Machine Embroidery With Confidence book by Nancy Zieman

Nancy has experimented with machine embroidery and shares her learning--both the successes and the challenges •This easy-to-understand tutorial explains the basics of machine embroidery--from types of machines, designs, software, and stabilizers to hooping, trouble shooting, and finishing touches.

•Features a glossary of common terms
•Provides inspiration for moving beyond the basics into more advanced projects
•144 pages
Machine Embroidery With Confidence DVD
Nancy starts with the basics of machine embroidery; then offers confidence-building ideas which make embroidery stimulating, exciting, and worry-free •Selecting an embroidery machine
•Using built-in embroidery designs
•Choosing and using appropriate stabilizers, embroidery threads, and needles
•Positioning embroidery designs
•Hooping and stitching embroidery designs
•Using memory cards, floppy disks, CDs, and other design sources
•Downloading designs from the Internet
•Creating templates to aid in positioning designs
•Hooping and embroidering collars, pockets, sweatshirts, and T-shirts
•40 minute DVD with closed captioning