Welcome Teresa, The best success I have had is to use cut away backing and try not to pull the spandex tight. If you do, this will distort the design. Plus use the smallest hoop that fits the design also. I know amaya has its limits but if can cheat it it is better that way because you will get less pull with a smaller hoop. Being in the sporting goods industry spandex is an everyday fabric. Good Luck! Janet Jones Burke Sporting Goods Burke, VA