You sound as if you are new to machine embroidery. For your peace of mind, embroider your design (block)
onto something else such as a pillowcase pair. Use a wash-away stabilizer on one and a tear-away on the other. Then wash both. Compare results.
I would also leave my block about 4 inches larger than needed when I embroider. The embroider will frequently shrink the block.
Last edited by TanyaL; 03-14-2012 at 05:19 AM.