I do a lot of towels and bath sheets. I use double zigzag first and then edge walk on most of my towels, tearaway backing and solvy on top. Linda Logos In Thread Miami Beach, FL In a message dated 2/13/2006 4:52:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, aece@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Dear Amaya Wizards, Help! I'm sewing on terry towels & some of the letters look messy, with bits of the white towel showing through. Here are my settings: Block font with drop shadow effect 1.33" tall Zig Zag underlay Density of 4 Short Stitches on Column Width 100% MT 14 Speed 1100 Ball Point needles Solvy on top & 1 piece of 2.0 oz. backing underneath The design sewed out fine with no thread breaks, but the letters aren't crisp. These are thick terry towels. Suggestions, please... Thanks, Sandra Walker A&E Custom Embroidery 936.588.1015 800.291.6953 We make your life more colorful...and your business more visible!