This message was posted by Impressive Threads 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/3/233.html#000002 I just did my first applique yesterday and ran into the same problem. You have to program the stop in amaya os. in the color selection, after you choose the color for your outline stitching press the applique button. This will sew the first outline of the design then stop and push the hoop out toward you. Cindy in Phoenix =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================