This message was posted by Laurie 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/2/1070.html#000003 Thanks for the ideas... Running machine at 550 even - lots of thread breaks, still! I don't have actual cap backing, just 2-3 pieces of tear-away. WACF frame - I have watched the video, it helps... but I guess will just take time. No titantium needles... so I guess I could have my bosss order some. Design is 2 1/2, I sew top to bottom, so I can change that. Debbie- thanks for teh names, but I am on my own on this one... "we already spent too much money on teh machine and software" so I was told to use it and get it done! I hate my job right now... just let me get thru this job without getting fired or quitting! :p LOL, seriously... I am hoping that as I do a couple more practice hats it will help. The only problem there is that the cheap hats I am practicing on are nothing like the product I will be sewing on! UGH!! =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================