This message was posted by The Embroidery Authority 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/1/682.html#000001 Mary, Melco recommends "Organ" brand needles for all of their machines. As for sharp and ball point, that will be dependent on what type of fabric you will be sewing on. Ball point for stretchy/flexible fabrics and sharp for more stable fabrics. Ed =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================