This message was posted by Terri H 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/2/781.html#000004 I've used regular hoops - usually do not hoop the collars. (When I do hoop the collars with a regular hoop, I usually get alignment problems.) Using tearaway backing or Floriana Wet N Stick, very carefully tape with masking tape the collar to the backing. (To help with alignment, a rectangular "design" is created the height of the collar and sewn on the backing before taping.) Also tape the collar to the inside edge of the hoop and the wings of the hoop so there is no flopping metal. I have also used adhesive backing with and without the 7n1 frame but really dislike this because 1) it gums up the machine 2) it's horrible to pick off the back of the collar. Types of collar/dog leashes - White Pine (my favorite for long haired dogs & durability), or any type of typically woven collars. Slow the machine down to 600-800 spm Don't know a thing about bridles... Terri Embroidery Creations =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================