This message was posted by Aaron 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/2/301.html#000001 Use a double thick wood hoop. Hoop fairly loose and then tighten the hoop. Be sure to pull the wrinkles out of the liner on the inside so you don't sew over any wrinkles. i would use standard 75/11 BP needles and your regular 40wt thread whatever brand you use. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================