This message was posted by signman 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/2/23.html#000002 >From a note posted probably 2 years ago...we took all our hoops-plastic and >wood....and cut adhesive backing in 1/2" strips-then stuck around the inside >of the top hoop, outside of the bottom hoop. When you hoop any material, the backing gives it a 'grip' and there is less chance of slipping. Nylon totes, jackets are the worst-and the 'wedge' or 'paper' clamp is the best solution-but bend the handles down (like the little clamps on the WCCF hoop) so that the needle bar doesn't run into them! Also make sure you ALWAYS do a design trace-to make sure the clamps don't pop off. Material that is rippled or loose in the hoop means it is NOT tight enough, or you have a hem, button hole, button-something in between the hoops that is preventing a good tight clamp. If that happens, you have to go to a larger hoop! =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================