Beverly, I too have used cutaway with solvy for topping and the 12 cm hoop. Turn = the beanie inside out and then hoop. The ones I have done sewed out nicely. Good luck. Susan=20 Sewfly Embroidery -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of beverly thompson Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 11:10 AM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Knit Beanies Hello everyone, don't write in much but get a alot of info off amayausers e-mail. If = anyone can help or has info on this project please share. I have a large order for Knit Beanies. Was wondering if anyone has any experiance with these. I was going to use a fast frame, clamp sides of beanie down and slip a piece of tearaway underneath. do you have to use topping. Also they come in Cotton knit, what works best or does it = matter. they will just have the small shell logo and the wording Rotella-T. =20 any help would be appreciated. Best Regards Beverly t Perdido Beach Embroidery