I have the machine but do not know how to continue a design that will not look botched up. AT present I do not have an endless hoop. I have a babylock. Thanks, Stella

I seem to remember that a smilar question a long while ago got many answers and was highly readable plus very funny. Person ally I have never embroidered on a sheet and currently not going to in the near future. Good Luck

Thanks to everyone for their input. I will practice first on some plain pillowcases the move up to a twin sheet.If I do mess up I can always use it as a picnic blankie. Stella

Stella, will this help any?

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by theduchess 25 Oct 2010

Thanks , lots of good helpful info. Stella

I always make a line using narrow painters tape on the border, I use a Magna Hoop which allows me to move the fabric down a bit at a time. Just remember to write down the very first needle stitch, measure and move the fabric down lining up the begin stitch after measuring.

I do what the others say, draw a line all the way across your sheet then match with the tick marks on your hoop. I start in the center, using the center of the design as my guide, then go to each end and just stop when it won't go any further without running off the edge.

Hi I always draw a line the whole length of the sheet border to keep the design straight. Place that line with the marks in you hoop to keep everything straight when you move the sheet up. Then measure the sheet border and your design to see if the design will fit evenly all across the sheet. If it cuts off one the end you can do one of two things. 1 Resize the design to fit perfect of cut the difference in half as to where the first design should start. Number 1 option is easier. Then you can print a paper pattern of your design. Then follow what Leenova said and go. Practice on a scrap as 02kar said until you are comfy. The very first one I did was a little off but I can live with it as I am the only one who notices it. Good luck! We are here if you run into a problem. Suzanne

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by theduchess 25 Oct 2010

UHH! Can I just send you the king-size sheets. Maybe I'll just leave them plain. Seriously Thanks to everyone for the help. I'll try it on an old one first. Stella

I agree with leenova. Practice until you are comfy and then do the design on the bed linen. Once you get the hang of it it is not difficult. The hard part is to just be courageous and get started.

You will want to start by stitching out the design you want to use on a piece of material and then measure from the edge of your hoop to the center of your design,you probably got a plastic grid with your machine, use that to find the center point of the design and your fabric. Measure 3 times sew once like men would say to measure 3 times cut once. You will want to test that on your piece of fabric to make sure you have the hang of it. Now, I have never actually done this myself but from reading about it that is what I have so far and I am sure there are many cuties that will give you some better tips, listen to them more than me, lol! Have fun!