Hi...
Don't worry we all have our "new challenges" all the time....
You would like the machine stiplling but make sure to use a thicker needle and embroidery thread....(the gloves are very helpful) and I wouldn't recomend to use the pins.....
I would rather baste the project first ( long stitches basting) and then when I am just ready to stipple I would rip them of in this section that is going to be stippled.....
I also found out that i can use any kind of thread in the bobbin...only the upper thread works better with the embroidery thread...(also looks much better).....
:thumbup: Good luck