This message was posted by The Embroidery Authority 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/2/772.html#000009 Jill, Recognize that as you play in this area of Chenille Embroidery, you will be among a small group compared to regular embroidery so you will learn what works best for you. With respect to needle/thread size and density of design for this type of effect, it's all up to you, the operator/digitizer, to have fun changing the look of the final embroidered work. However, consider that the thicker and softer the thread gets (like that of yarn), the harder it may be for the rotary hook to catch the thread correctly under the needleplate. This is where changing the needle depth setting might be required in order to form a larger loop of thread under the needle plate to help the rotary hook do it's job. True chenille machines use a different rotary hook to accomplish this task. Best of luck to you. Ed =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================