Originally Posted by
Nanny's dollface
Anyone have any tips for a newbie embroider and this machine? What project should I start first?
Go get some cheap dishtowels from walmart or whereever, preferably the low loft ones (not too terry looking)
These are great ways to practice and you can use them in your kitchen. You will need wash away stabilizer, some of the white stuff for the back stabilizer and some of the clear stuff for the top (if the material has a nap)
Another option is to grab some muslin and cut into tea towel sizes, you only need wash away stabilizer then.
Embroidery Library has project with instructions on how to load designs, what to stitch etc.
http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/ELProjects/Default.aspx
I learned loads from there on how to do different things. I am a big person for doing useful practice pieces. And dishtowels get dirty so easy.....so you always need more. Do NOT get worried if it doesnt come out right the first time, it takes time to get the hang of what stabilizer/pattern/fabric and thread works best for each project. I have had to throw a few things away when I have some accidents or when the machine eats the design
so be prepared, it doesnt happen often but it does happen.
Floriani also has information on different types of stabilizers and what to use.
http://www.florianisoftware.com/pdf-...izer-guide.pdf
http://www.florianisoftware.com/work...ok-low-res.pdf
That should get you started
feel free to PM me if you have any questions. I have an 8yr old Brother Innov-is 4000D..... but the technical details are the same
And congrats! I so want one of the newer machines, love the larger square hoop, would make doing quilt blocks easier. My biggest hoop is a 12x8 or there abouts.... so square embroidered blocks have to be under 8ins
or I hoop twice.....*shudder*