Ask the Expert A Machine embroiderer’s handbook is a compilation of articles featured in Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine. Organized for easy reference this book will serve as a handy resource to anyone just learning how to machine embroider or anyone who wants to sharpen their embroidery skills.

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Highlights:

• Understanding the differences and applications for rayon and polyester thread.
• What to do when bobbin thread appears on the surface of your embroidery design.
• Monogramming tips and etiquette.
• Discover the best methods for embroidering on knit t-shirts.
• Learn expert techniques for stitching shirt cuffs.
• Learn how much you can really enlarge a complex design.
• Understand the two basic types of editing.
• Know the difference between an expanded format and a condensed format.
• See the effects of changing a design’s density.
• Gain a new perspective on how to expand your current embroidery design library.
• Learn how to recover a project that has accidentally become unhooped.
• Hoop and stabilize lightweight fabrics like the pros.
• Read helpful tips for finding the right hands-on and lecture style embroidery classes.

This 64 page book is packed with valuable information, tips and photos to help every embroiderer gain a better understanding of how to solve and prevent embroidery challenges. It’s time to become a more confident, skilled machine embroiderer just like Deborah Jones!