Beth,
In Sewing with Nancy, there is a notion that looks just like a razor for trimming men's hair....only for embroidery! I've heard her and Fons & Porter rave about it, for over $50, they should rave! I've seen it do pretty well with cotton and heavier fabric. I've never been brave enough to try the razor I have in the basement....
Don't feel so bad about misspelling a name....it took me 3 tries to get right the name of my god daughter...oy!
Lisa