_drader@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:drader@xxxxxxxxxxxxx) : First of all congratulations! I know you're excited (I sure was....my husband just about laughed me out of the house I was so bad). Anyway, your machine will come with 32 king spools of the 16 most used colors (2 of each). These are poly thread and it'll take a while to go through. As others have said, the mini's will work. I purchased the complete set of mini's from melco. I have yet to open many of them but they still work and it sure is handy in needing to match a color if you really have to. (I don't use the coasters by the way...too much of a hassle for me.) On posting to the group, I do as Roland does by just replying to another message and changing the subject line. This group is somewhat active with messages most days (it's probably a good sign when there are not any--were too busy workig!). Well again, congrats and let us know when you get your machine all set up and have sewn out your first design! Dorothy Compton Bee Embroidered _www.BeeEmbroidered.com_ (http://www.beeembroidered.com/) (916) 635-7467 Rancho Cordova, CA PS - What is your name....you didn't sign your post and I'd hate to call you by your email address. Also, you may want to add where you live so others close by can be of assistance at times. In a message dated 8/19/2005 6:05:08 AM Pacific Daylight Time, drader@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Since I just bought a new Amaya, I have LOTS of mini kings left over and wonder if they fit on this new machine(it's not here yet)!! Also, can someone tell me how to post a question with this group. I am a member and have a user name-password, but couldn't find the page to post a question? THANKS!!