I should add that the design is not copyrighted or otherwise protected. and I am excited to be a new member of this great community!
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10073OK, but it is still advisable to upload the jpg image so that the members here can see what it is that you want digitised and if they would be willing to do it for you.
Digitising is not just a matter of converting a jpg image to a design file, the digitiser has to "create" all the different sections and the underlay stitches, stitch direction, density, fill type, push-pull compensation etc. Then each section needs to be placed in the most desirable and/or logical stitching order to reduce jump stitches.
Then the design may need to have an outline and this too is created separately so that there are the minimal number of jumps.
Depending on the image, this can take hours or days, some designs can even take weeks.
Then the first design created needs to be test stitched to find if there are any areas that need altering. Sometimes it will only need one alteration session, sometimes, two or three because when you alter one segment it might make an adjoining segment look wrong.
Here ends the shortened explanation of digitising a design.
I do hope this helps you to understand WHY we digitisers like to see the IMAGE before we commit ourselves to doing a job, for anyone.
Hugs and roses,
Meganne
Melide Menschen Designs
2 comments
by mops
11 Apr 2011
Great explanation, Meganne, I'm always amazed people think you only need the right software and a few mouse-clicks to change a jpg into pes.
by elmwebb
11 Apr 2011
that is the best explanation I've heard yet and confirms my suspicion that I am not ready to enter the world of digitizing - I am still conquering the embroidery part! thanks so much, will upload the design shortly. what a helpful site this is!
122864Welcome to "cute" Glad you found us.
I have put a direct link to the question that I think that "elmwebb" is reffering to.
answers.cuteembroidery.com
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255050Welcome! Your now going to be addicted to Cute like the rest of us!
Hugs Dawn
9427fairly new myself, but it is a great site and everyone is helpful with lots of big and small problems.
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46919Welcome to the Cute Family. I see you have already been warned how addicting it can be, chuckles. Sit back and enjoy :)
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360641Welcome....this is a great group of people and I'm sure you will enjoy it here.
8647Welcome to one of the BEST groups on the net. You'll love it here. And, yes, it is addictive! :)
33079big hugs comming your way with a big welcome!!carolyn
360641Welcome to Cute!!! Best site around! Hugs, Judy
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25531Welcome to you, I is always exciting to receive here new friends, but you will know soon that it is very addictive!
25533Welcome Elmwebb, this is a brillant site, you will make great friends and get great help if needed!
7232Welcome...enjoy your stay!! May you have many happy hours here.
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1587458029WELCOME TO THE CUTIE COMMUNITY
This is the best place to be! Everyone on here is so helpful.
19282Nice place to visit. And you wind up staying half the day! Welcome
22300welcome on the site where cuties all over the world meet.
743281Welcome :o)
Take place in front of your PC with a big cup of coffee and something nice and sewwt and enjoy the chatting and all te help you will find for embroidery- and other problems ;-)
Greetings, Bettina
PS: Did you speak about your avatar?
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1502Welcome to the best site on the Web, and to Cuties the best group on the web! So glad you found us :-) Jan
59631For you a big welcome. You will find a wonderful helpful family here. Do not be afraid to ask for any help you may need--there are many here with lots of knowledge. H&*
16434Hi, you'll find if you answer on your original message thread, it'll be less likely to get lost since posts come up so frequently and get bumped back pages.
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12500Would like to welcome you to Cutie, you will find that it is very addictive. Iva
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