This message was posted by Knehmer 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/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/2/1266.html#000001 Usually, you use a slightly padded board made just for this purpose as it lets the embroidery back sink into it, thus leaving a flat surface in the front. They were designed with hand embroiderers in mind who have a lot of knots in their work. Check our your craft store. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================