Hello, Joanie has just posted in the Guest Relations forum of AmayaUsers Discussion Boards under the title of Is it ok to ask very novice level questions?. This thread is located at http://www.amayausers.com/discussion/showthread.php?5737-Is-it-ok-to-ask-very-novice-level-questions Here is the message that has just been posted: *************** Thank you Judy, I tried to post a number of times, using my Ipad, it just didn't work, which is ok Thank you for such a positive response, it is really nice knowing you came from a similar background! I have 2 Bernina emb/sewing machines. I've just out grown them. I don't understand what the EMB hoop? Longer Arms? I wish I could find videos of the Amaya being used. I love the hat hooping video. So on hat hooping, I've heard folks chatting about a different type of hoop, not an Amaya and that it is easier, better? The master hooper, could anyone tell me more about it? Is it possible to not hoop the garment? Using either a sticky stabilizer or temporary spray adhesive? I'm a lazy hooper :-) and use mostly this method. In general, is it easier to hoop than on the home machines? I really like the inside hoop is the part that attaches to the machine, that makes a lot of sense. I didn't get the digitizing package, I use Bernina's software 7, it is written by Wilcom and scaled down. Hmmm, wonder if that is a mistake? I'm pretty sure that about 6 months from now, when I come back and see this post, I'll just be embarrassed that I was such a ninny :-) I truly thank you all for your patience and wisdom! Joanie *************** =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================