No question here on Cute is silly - that is how we all learn. I see you have your answers. Sarah.
Do a Google search for "clip art" and then click on "images". There is a whole world of clip art designs out there!!!
Good question, because I had no clue. So thanks for asking.
It's been on my mind for some time since I nearly bought some at Oregonpatchworks thinking they were embroidery designs.
True, they are good for digitizing but they are also used for scrapbooking and many other things. My kids use clipart for their homework projects a lot.
You can download royalty-free clip art or purchase clip art from an artist: these could be photos, illustrations, animations, and/or borders - that can then be digitized into designs.
They are normally pictures that can be digitized for embroidery. Someone else may be able to be more specific.