I survived the first two with only minor mishaps. #1 do not put your finger under a moving presser foot, it may cause injury. Funny how I laughed when reading the instructions whenever they stated not to put hands etc in certain places for fear of injury. Thats what I get for laughing! :) #2 Check the bobbin thread before starting. My machine is kind enough to display a message when you are low, nice, too bad I am usually in the middle of something at the time! Well usually it isn't a big deal but I ran out on the outline step of the Mater image below. I thought no big deal... I can do this. I was careful not to bump the embroidery arm and I was all set (after I figured out how to wind the bobbin... hey it's been at least 8 years since I used it!). I go to put the hoop back in and I knocked the hoop off the fabric. I did manage to get it close but not quite where it was before. I am just happy that I almost got it! :) Just a couple of little gaps that if you aren't paying attention you won't see, hopefully! :) Anyway here are some pics!
