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/2/1042.html#000002 We use 75/11 almost exclusively. I have yet to need to use 80/12 for anything. Hooping technique is an important key to not having needle breaks especially with caps. 80/12 does terrible small lettering....pokes too big of a hole.... Hoop caps as tight as you can ( watch Herb and Sharons Video on this site ) and use the presser foot to hold the cap down... 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 ===========================================================