misskitty5

Just a thought, use the smallest hoop necessary to fit your stitching. Start with a new needle if your hear it pulling on the stabilizer, time for a new needle. Always use at least a double layer of wash away stabilizer (not the slick stuff) and hoop. You can float stabilizer under the hoop if necessary. Dust bobbin area frequently. If you happen to have thread break check your stitch count before you do anything else. This helps line back up if necessary and you will probably need to go back at least 25 stitches to start again. I am currently stitching out fsl angels and have had to take my own advice frequently lol. I forgot the most important 2 foot rule: Never get over 2 foot away from your embroidery machine when it is stitching--they have a sense of your presence and seem to know when you aren't watching.