U will get many answers, weigh them out & decide what is best for u. I am not a digitizer although I have the means to do so. Embird was my choice for the money, & user friendly & so many people have it. *
I have Viking software, the Pro version, which is very expensive and I have Embird, which is inexpensive and a joy to use. Most of the designs I uploaded in Designs by Cuties are made in Embird. I'd recommend that to anyone, whatever your machine except when you need ART. In that case you have to use the special software.
When you click on the 'software' tab you'll more Q&A on this subject.
Don't know what machine you have and softwear they offer, but they may also offer free lessons. I have Bernina and I still don't know it's full extent.I get by on my limited knowledge.
i also have bernina & am still learning. a ton of info in the software and unlimited things to do with it. again, if you know how! i have a long way to go. i have 4 lessons for it so far. grammy
check out Deborah Jones site...Stitch Era Universal, if this is wrong PM and I will find it for you, it is about 30.00 about 50 if you buy a book
welcome in the cute family
you can try this its free and easy to use
http://www.embroiderystartup.com/...
hugs Sonja
Embird is liked by a number of embrodiers. I have Viking software but it is expensive.
Hi and welcome to Cute. I have a Brother machine too and PE design. I am not much good at the digitising so dont feel up to offering useful help. Someone will come along who is good at digitising and hopefully give you the answer that you need. Otherwise happy sewing