Print a template, and plan plan plan! Use the template to mark placement.

Great questions. And Sewdoctor has given you the only answer I'm aware of.

Here is a visual on how to use paper templates. It is titled "How to Use Machine Embroidery layout Templates" Marking and measuring is very important for proper placement of your design and with all embroidery designs the stabilizer and thread makes the difference between a flat design or a puckered design. For a border just make a few copies of the template the length you need.

Good luck, I haven't tried yet either but want to learn for when I do.

Thanks to all of you. capoodle do you have the link to the visual, I am sure it would help me.

This may be the tutorial capoodle is talking about.
http://www.susaglenndesigns.com/How_to_Use_A_Machine_Embroidery_Layout_Template_s/72.htm

This link is for Linens, but the basic concept is the same. You could do it this way to infinity, or not.;)

You some GREAT answers and tutorials ;D *2U

Thank you, I have saved both of them, will read them carefully.