Embroidery Machine Essentials: How to Stabilize, Hoop and Stitch Decorative Designs

Embroidery Machine Essentials: How to Stabilize, Hoop and Stitch Decorative Designs

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Book Description
Embroidery machines are the hottest trend in home sewing, with over 400,000 machines in use. The possibilities are endless when it comes to embellishing everything from kids' wear to table linens. This guide provides essential information that goes beyond the basic instruction manual for owners of a home embroidery machine or combination sewing-embroidery machine.

Taking the guesswork out of using a home embroidery machine, this book covers the entire embroidery process from choosing designs, threads, stabilizers and needles to hooping, design placement and stitching techniques. Simple projects are made easy with step-by-step instructions, allowing readers to experiment with their new skills and embroidery techniques. A handy troubleshooting section helps solve problems along the way. Includes a bonus CD featuring 6 exclusive embroidery designs digitized by award-winning Lindee Goodall, owner of Cactus Punch®.

- Includes a free CD with 6 exclusive designs-a $35 value!
- Tips and techniques for stitching decorative designs onto purchased or sewn items
- An inspiring gallery of project ideas

Embroidery Machine Essentials: How to Stabilize, Hoop and Stitch Decorative Designs,Jeanine Twigg,Lindee Goodall,Krause Publications,0873419995,Crafts & Hobbies,Crafts / Hobbies,Embroidery, Machine,Hobbies/Crafts,Needlework - Embroidery,Sewing,Embroidery

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