This message was posted by bwink on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/621.html#000003 Hi Maggie, All I do is patches at my shop. I use the large hoop and make sheets of patches. I cut them out by hand. After a while you get the nack of how to do it without cutting the satin edges. Then I use a heat embosser lightly to melt down any loose threads, especially those on the back. On large back patches I also use stitch saver on the edges as bikers can be rough with their leathers. I enjoy making patches as there's such a variety and I don't have to worry about what sizes to have in stock in a small shop. Material, thread and backing and you're ready to go. I'll be having a grand opening/2 year birthday party on May 9th if anyone wants to come to Kuna, Idaho and play with patches! bwink Wink n Twink Embroidery =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================