I recently used my embroidery machine to quilt a throw for my couch for the holidays. Not a bad first attempt but far from perfect. The hoop I used was not very large, but it did allow for hooping all the layers.
Things I learned 1) Remember to use the appropriate bobbin thread. It's not a lot of fun to rip it all out and start over 2) Pay attention to how smooth it is on the back. I did end up with a bit more poof between the motifs then I had intended.
My next attempt will be with an endless design on a small wall hanging. I hope to one day do an endless design down the sashing strips of a top that has been waiting for my skills to improve before I quilt it.
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