Jack was sewing this font smaller. I would not go to the 60wt thread or 65/9 needle at .31. Just use standard 40wt w a 75/11 neddle. The rest looks reasonable. Aaron Sargent The Linen Barn linen@xxxxxxxxxxx Medford, Oregon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Itchin To Stitch" <itchin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 8:30 AM Subject: [amayausers] Re: lettering settings > Cindy, > I saved a post from Jack Fuller last year with recommendations on > Arial-Dak. > When I come across stuff like that on the user group I print it out along > with the alphabet font sheet from DS and keep it in a small binder. I have > referred to those tips over and over, lifesavers for me!!!! > Here is what Jack recommended for pique knit: > 65/9 needle, sharp or BP > 60 wt thread (this makes all the difference!!!) > Heavy cutaway backing, Solvy topping > Increase column width to 150-180 > minimum ht at .18-.20 > I use this font alot for small stuff with these recommendations and it > works > great for me. The one thing you should remember is that this font doesn't > have tie-in or off so you may need to adust that in your lettering menu. > Good luck! > Wendy Solomonson > Itchin' To Stitch > Arlington, MN > (507)964-2224 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Cindy" <candael@xxxxxxxxx> > To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 2:33 AM > Subject: [amayausers] lettering settings > > >> Hello, >> >> Could anyone suggest what settings (density, underlay, column width) in >> Design Shop to use for the font Arial-dak, size 0,31 inch ? The fabric >> is >> knitted polo pique. >> >> Thank you ! >> Cindy >> >> >> --------------------------------- >> Discover Yahoo! >> Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM & more. Check it out! >> >> >> >> > > >