This message was posted by Judy 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/2/903.html#000001 WOW - eight hours on one #11 on a HAT?? I nominate that needle for the Organ Hall of Fame! Typically on hats I use a #12 sharp, and I usually change them out after running for a few hours. I also rotate needles after about 10,000 stitches so they all wear evenly. Yes, I over pamper my machine. It's my baby. I should make it a quilt for winter! ROFLOL =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================