This message was posted by Rod or Sharon 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/2/1145.html#000005 This is where density, column width, short stitches or no short stitches, stitch directions, needle size, thread size, hooping technique, etc, all play a part. A 70/10 needle may help, as it pokes a smaller hole.. The use of the "Corners" tool definitly helps to miter or cap sharp corners to keep the column flat and not get a build up....which will tend to poke holes in the fabric. Rod Springer Amaya Tech & Trainer =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================