This message was posted by J&O Enterprises 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/2/56.html#000003 Thanks for the advice. I followed the advice of not "stretching" the hat in the hoop, using two layeres of backing, and solvy on top, and the resultant sew was awesome! Thank YOu! =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================