This message was posted by Steve I 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/2/953.html#000005 R.J. Try shortening your stitches also. I sew alot of patches on and sometimes the backing is thick in spots or you run across the overlap of the merrow and it gets thick. Shorter stitches or a zig-zag will help the skipping (along with the other suggestions of the sharp needle and the higher lower limit.) Steve I. Trinity Embroidery =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================