This message was posted by KGM 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/2/418.html#000001 Hi Patty, I dont know what bkg you use but I used to have sticky gummed up needles etc until I switched to Floriana Perfectstick - No more gummy needles. Once in a while - if I do a lot of the item - there might a tiny residue on a needle that has sewn the most but as long as I keep my shop reasonably cool - below 80 - they do not do that anymore.. I can't think of any other way to do shirt sleeves or pockets except for the fast frames. . Now you might ck with Fred Lebow as he no longer is with Floriani and always has good ideas.. Hope this helps! Good luck! Jill in SE CO Looks like it could snow tonight.. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================