If you are a newbie, welcome, if not, welcome anyway!
You will want to read my blog on this subject. There is a difference between Monograms and fonts. You can use the trial version of AlphaExpress to learn and utilize fonts. It is easy with this software, it will become your best friend!
Spend some time reading the blogs, including some really terrific ones from "Stitchin Shortcuts." You will soon find that reading is preferable to a ruined project!!
Pat,The Avid Embroiderer
If you are interested in selling your projects, you can determine your costs and profits quickly with my Spreadsheet.
If you want a lot of great information on working easier, faster and more confidently on your computer, check out my Tips and Tricks.
If you want to see my pashminas (that I successfully sell retail) check them out here. I also wholesale them.