There are several types of weaves in throws so you will probably get different answers to this question. I used 2 layers of 2.0oz. cutaway and solvy on top on the last one I did and it came out fine. Make sure you have underlay in your design due to the different weaves VERY IMPORTANT!!! From: Tom D'Auria <lastczar@xxxxxxxxx> To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:51:30 -0700 (PDT) Hi Folks - I've just been asked to embroider some throws. I'm looking for some guidance on backing, hooping, and anything else I should watch out for before I begin. I will definitely be practicing on some old throws of mine before diving into this one. thanks Tom Blue River Apparel _________________________________________________________________ Join the next generation of Hotmail and you could win the adventure of a lifetime http://www.imagine-msn.com/minisites/sweepstakes/mail/register.aspx