Also mdall there is an embroidery thread on the QB that you can start reading abouthe different things to learn and which threads and stabilizers are better to buy. one I just piced up at the viking dealership (stabilizer) is so faburlous and has a grid on it to help line things up. I just can' remember the brand. I have to go and buy some more. The best part of it is that it dissolves in water so all the stabilizer will be gone once washed and it is soft but firm. I am not doing all my blocks with embroidery because I love the variety of pieced as well so a set of mine will be just pieced fabric. And HAND EMBROIDERY will be an awesome touch to our beautiful quilts. I am envious when ladies get to do that beautiful hand work. I have difficulties with it.