This message was posted by sschroed2 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/2/397.html#000007 Going to throw my 2 cents worth in. I tried to sew some carpet a couple of weeks ago. It had the rubber backing. The machine sewed through it fine. My problem was with getting the density of the stitching good enough and consistent enough to satisfy me. I ran out of carpet before I accomplished that. I believe it needs a top solvy. But the normal solvy did not work at all. However I think the fabric solvy that I get from Gunold might work well. However, I've not had a chance to try it yet. Also, you are correct, it's impossible to hoop. I was trying to use fast frames but they really aren't right for it. So I ordered the Slim Line 2 Clamping system with the 12x9 window and I believe it will probably work. If I am successful with this prior to you trying and being succesful I will post a message about it. Right now I'm backed up for approx 3 weeks, so it will be awhile before I can try again. Sue All Custom Embroidery =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================