Originally Posted by Jratcliff

I downloaded some designs to make holiday cards and gift tags. I absolutely love them!
As a newbie to machine embroidery, I learned a couple of things in making the cards.
1. I am now using bobbin thread in the bobbin. Makes a world of difference.
2. In the process of trying different stabilizers. The iron on tear away is pretty thin.
3. Scrapbooking scissors don't work to cut through 3 layers. Now using kitchen shears.
4. A size 14 emb needle makes a very large hole in the cards
If anyone else has tried this and has other suggestions, please chime in here.

Next project will be working with mylar and I have no clue what works best for this.