Just went through this. I called the IRS and talking with them, decided to go with code 454390, non store front business with direct door to door selling. My city doesn't allow customers to come to the home, I have to meet them somewhere else. Hope this helps. Susan Davidson Sewfly Embroidery -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Edna Khalifeh Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 3:32 PM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Filing federal income tax-what category is a home embroidery business? Hi there, Just wondering what those of you who work your embroidery magic at home use on your income tax forms as the category? None of the categories listed on C-7 through C-9 seem to fit a home business, much less embroidery. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for the help. I know, I'm working a really tight schedule now since tomorrow is the deadline! Edna (welcome to my new website, still a work in progress) www.etchedinthread.com Katy, TX -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lee or Terri Hoover Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 10:35 AM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Re: Exasperation - Happy Now Hi All, I've been having problems with fraying threads on any/all needles. Thought it had to do with operator errors (mine). Tried many things, including replacing all rollers, all needles, and bobbin case. And checked rotary hook for burrs and timing - seemed ok. Things improved but still a problem here and there. Never could get a complete sew out without fraying thread. Then it started getting worse again. Finally came to my senses and called Melco. The following is what they had me do to clean the rotary hook area. Everything seems to be ok. (They seemed to think that using adhesive backing and spray adhesive tends to "mess" up the rotary hook area.) To clean out the rotary hook area: Unthread at needle Raise thread feed roller Remove bobbin casing Turn off thread detection in settings Have machine speed set to at least 1100 Start machine, when it gets up to speed: spray WD40 soaking bobbin area Spray air to blow out WD40 Repeat (Note: may want to have cloth on table to catch excess) Stop machine "Trim Immediate" from keypad Rethread machine Close roller Set thread detection on Replace bobbin On another note he said to keep the pressure foot all the way down on most everything. On towels maybe raise it 1-2 notches.