• Machine Embroidery in 6 Easy Lessons Book with Tools(MEB0010)
  • Learn to avoid the pitfalls and common mistakes that can ruin an embroidery project
  • Eileen demystifies embroidery by breaking the process down into easy to follow lessons including many useful tips and techniques
  • Book includes 4 essential tools: angle finder, centering ruler, target ruler, and target stickers
  • Six easy to follow lessons include:
    • Beginning basics covers the top six machine features required to make machine embroidery doable and basic supplies needed
    • Embroidery designs helps one understand the basic elements of every embroidery design to assist in the selection of stabilizers and fabrics
    • Placement covers techniques for perfect placement on common projects
    • Hooping discusses different hooping techniques and tools for a perfect embroidery design
    • Stitching covers some fine-tuning items that should be done just prior to stitching out the design
    • Finishing, the final lesson, includes critiquing, trimming threads, removing the stabilizer, and pressing
  • Full color photographs and illustrations
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Soft cover, 64 page book by Eileen Roche
  • Essential tools:
    • Angle Finder: Determines the exact rotation necessary for any design to be stitched accurately in the hoop
    • Centering Ruler: 12" ruler measures left and right from the center to easily locate the center of any area in the hoop
    • Target Ruler: 6" x 6" ruler measures from the center out (in four directions) with an open hole at the center to place a target sticker
    • Target stickers: Sheet of pressure-sensitive adhesive stickers with cross-hairs for hoop alignment; 15 round (3/4" diameter), and 5 text (3/4" x 4)

• Machine Embroidery in 6 Easy Lessons DVD(SN2620)
  • In the companion Sewing With Nancy video, Eileen and Nancy share their embroidery expertise with you on key learning points that are the foundation of embroidery
  • Part 1: In the first episode, Nancy and Eileen Roche discuss the first three easy lessons for machine embroider
    • Lesson one: beginning basics provides necessary information on the top six machine features to look for in an embroidery machine and using appropriate stabilizers
    • Lesson two: embroidery designs enlightens embroiderers as to the differences in types and categories of designs
    • Lesson three: placement discusses using design templates and positioning aides to enable embroiderers to get the design to stitch in a precise location, as well as embroidery blanks
    • Nancy's Corner Segment 1 features Gretchen Hudock
      • Gretchen is a professional reorganizer helping creative people spring clean all year round. She helps a quilter reorganize her sewing area
  • Part 2: In the second episode, Nancy and Eileen conclude their machine embroidery lessons with four through six
    • Lesson four: hooping provides information on different hoops, tools, and techniques that assist with the hooping process, as well as how to hoop the fabric and stabilizer
    • Lesson five: stitching covers final adjustments to make just before stitching out the embroidery design and fixing mishaps
    • Lesson six: finishing discusses simple yet important steps to follow after your design is complete, both before and after removing the hoop
    • Nancy's Corner Segment 2 features Dr. Michele David, of Creole Creations
      • Dr. Michele, a physician, prescribed quilting as part of the healing process for herself. She overcame a debilitating illness with the help of therapeutic process of working with color, fabric, and thread
    • Bonus feature: One technique not shown on TV, discover how to get accurate hooping with ease using the Hoop Dock and PAL2 Laser Crosshair Lamp
  • 60 minute run time
  • Closed captioning for the hearing impaired

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Beginning Basics
  • Top six machine features and basic supplies you want to have
• Chapter 2: Embroidery Designs
  • Stitching types and design categories knowledge will help when selecting stabilizers and fabrics
• Chapter 3: Placement
  • Using design templates and positioning aides to assist with perfect placement
• Chapter 4: Hooping
  • Different hoops, tools, and techniques that assist with hooping, and hooping the fabric and stabilizer
• Chapter 5: Stitching
  • Final adjustments to make just before stitching out the design
• Chapter 6: Finishing
  • Simple yet important steps after your design is complete, both before and after removing the hoop
• Appendix
• Includes a checklist, time-saving habits, information on choosing the right hoop, and some exercises
• Resources
• Index
• About the Author

Special-order items and merchandise shipped directly from the manufacturer may take 2-8 weeks for delivery. Extended delivery information for these products is included in the product description.

Standard Delivery
Applies to each "Ship To" delivery address within the contiguous USA, APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Express 2nd Day Delivery
• Standard delivery rate + $25
• Orders will arrive in 2 business days if placed by:

• 1:30 PM ET
• 12:30 PM CT
• 11:30 AM MT
• 10:30 AM PT

Shipping Restrictions:
Some items have shipping restrictions attached to them. These items cannot ship via Express Delivery (Next/2nd Day Air), nor can they ship outside the contiguous USA. This may be due to their size, weight or content such as aerosol, flammable, combustible products, with the latter having strict shipping regulations attached.

Large Item Delivery Fees:
Some oversized or overweight large items cost considerably more to ship and require additional shipping charges. The fee is in addition to the Standard Delivery Rate. On the website, large item fees are displayed in the product description. In the catalog, large item fees are shown in parentheses next to the item's price. For example: $125 ($15) - the item is $125; the large item delivery fee is $15.

Canadian Delivery
Add $9 to the above Standard Delivery Rate. All prices are in US funds. Packages should arrive in approximately 7 to 14 days. Express Delivery, 2nd Day, or Next Day delivery is not available. Customers are responsible for paying all applicable government taxes, duties, custom fees, and broker fees.

International Shipping Rates & Information
Add $15 to the above Standard Delivery Rate. All prices are in US funds. All packages are shipped via US Postal Service, Air Mail. Some counties have a size restriction; please be aware of your country's limitations before ordering. Customers are responsible for paying all applicable government taxes, duties, custom fees, and broker fees.

Back ordered items will be cancelled unless delivery is expected in a day or two. We may hold your order, pending delivery of back ordered items, in an attempt to ship as much merchandise as possible.

Electrical items, such as irons, and ALL items with SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS will be cancelled from your order.

Uninsurable Countries
Nancy's Notions makes every attempt to package merchandise for optimum protection. However, if your country is uninsurable by the US Postal Service (see below), Nancy's Notions will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items; Nancy's Notions will not refund money or replace merchandise at no charge if you live in any of these countries.

When you place an online order, you automatically accept the responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged merchandise shipped by Nancy's Notions.

The promise Nancy made more than 30 years ago still stands today. At Nancy's Notions, your 100% satisfaction is guaranteed. If, for any reason, at any time, you're not completely satisfied with an item's quality, please return it for a refund, an exchange, or a credit of the purchase price.

Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Can I return software? Yes, even after you've installed the software on your computer. Simply uninstall the software and return the complete package.

2. Can I return embroidery designs? Yes, go ahead and break the package seal. If you don't care for how your new designs stitch, return the opened CD. Simply delete any designs you already loaded to your computer, memory cards, jump drives, or sewing machine.

3. Can I return cut fabric? Yes. Go ahead. Prewash and cut your fabric. If you don't like how it sews, return it. It's that simple.

Learn more about how to return or exchange an item you purchased from Nancy's Notions.

Submit a sewing, quilting, embroidery, or serging term that begins with the letter “X”.