We use the factory 9cm hoop for the Amaya stretch the band a little with a tear away backing then when it's time to put it on the machine you can stretch the other end over the bobbin casing easily. Even if it clings tight it will still stretch and move with the machine. We run dozens like this. pick lettering with a wide column and use a good underlay to help mat down the terry cloth. Good Luck Sincerely, Ron Vinyard Owner, Graphic Designer Body Cover Design Screenprinting Magic Stitches Embroidery 420 S.W. "H" Street Grants Pass, OR 97526-2532 USA www.bodycoverdesign.com 1-888-435-0176 Toll Free 1-541-471-1504 Local 1-541-471-0427 Fax All outgoing e-mail certified Virus-Free by Norton Internet Security 2004 updated weekly. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Tilton" <ptilton@xxxxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 5:03 PM Subject: [amayausers] Wrist bands > I have potential customers for athletic wristbands (3" terry), but I don't > have a hoop small enough... does anyone have any hoop suggestions that > aren't expensive? > > > Paul Tilton > Sandhills Stitches > Whispering Pines, NC > 910-949-3211 > >