I love to do machine embroidery. I went bonkers and bought every thread possible for my endeavors. I have boxes full of thread! I will be getting a Janome Memory craft machine next weekend that I can't wait to try out. I love my Brothers machines and have been using them for years. They are great machines
Go slowly as you take to learning. Watch what is going on. Make sure you have enough fabric over the sides of the hoop. You can always cut it down after your are finished . Also use the right fusible to stabilize each piece. This is very important. You will learn quickly. If I am doing something important for someone else or a special project I will do a sample block first. I can always use the sample in a quilt later on but I get a true idea of what the end result will be.