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/1/388.html#000001 Dear Crack, Know that if you are using "sticky backing" along with your fast frames, this backing is usually a "tear-a-way" grade of backing. When using tear-a-way, if your fabric isn't stable enough (meaning not too stretchy) you must be sure that your satin columns are not too thin and that you are not putting too many stitches in one place. What's happening is the tear-a-way backing is tearing away as the needle penetrates whereby not giving you the support you need and then it's like not having any support for the fabric at all. You may be tearing holes as you sew and we all know you can't embroider in a hole. consider adding some additional backing under the fast frame (be it cut-a-way or more tear-a-way) or edit your design so your columns aren't too thin or too many stitches in one area. Best of luck, Ed =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================