by michemb 25 Mar 2012

Well after months of taking about it, I finally did it. I purchased embird and am thrilled, have been playing around with it now that all my orders are complete and my head is spinning with all the ideas I have of things I want to make. Will there be enough hours in my days? Not sure about that one LOL. I am thinking I will be saving lots of hours though by being able to design my projects before putting them in my machine (before I had to surperpose my designs because I could not cut them). Oh the possibilities are endless and

I have to say I expected it to be alot more complicated that it is (had me a bit imtimidated), so far so good. Just purchased basic and iconizer but can already tell that the font engine won't be far behind.
hugs
Michelle

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Comments (12)

by grandmamek 25 Mar 2012

Let us know after a few weeks, what you think of it. I just might have to check it out myself . Enjoy!! hugs, Mary

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by bumblebee 25 Mar 2012

Congrats and have fun.

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by catsnhorses 25 Mar 2012

Congrats! I've been using Embird now for several years, and I love it! It was so easy to learn, even as a newbie digitizer. Just in case you didn't buy from secretsof.com, they discount all of the modules. So when you add on anything, check out their prices. They are the best I found anywhere on the net. Enjoy playing!! :)

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by michemb 25 Mar 2012

That is where I purchased it. I have lots to learn and to play with,
hugs
Michelle

by rsehorse 25 Mar 2012

Did you have any experience or knowledge of degitizing before your purchase? I know nothing about degitizing. I just have a desire to learn. Do you think embird would be a good choice for me? :) Susan

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by katydid 25 Mar 2012

Happy for you. Hope you are offered free lessons. Did you buy from a machine dealer?

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by michemb 25 Mar 2012

Thanks Katy,
I purchased it from secrets of embroidery,
they have the best tutorials so it makes it easier to learn
hugs
Michelle

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by pldc 25 Mar 2012

it sounds super exciting! I am indeed happy for you, Hugs & ******* 4 all, Loralye

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by michemb 25 Mar 2012

Thanks Loralye, I am sure I will have fun with this
hugs back
Michelle

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by dragonflyer 25 Mar 2012

Are you running Windows 7? I have had problems with Embird with Iconizer running Windows 7 with a 65 bit Dell computer...anyone? Tried switching to 32 bit option in Embird, but lose my Iconizer pictures...not good. After about 15-20 minutes computer just shuts down...it's not the computer, it's the Embird program...Embird site indicates problems with running Windows 7, but not a way to fix as far as I can tell...

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by catsnhorses 25 Mar 2012

I run Windows 7 32bit, and haven't had any problems with Iconizer.

I understand that the new 8.8 build does support 64bit. Here is what the site says about it:
"Iconizer plug-in now shows icons also in 64-bit type of Windows Vista and Windows 7. There is a new switch "64-bit Windows" located below "OK" and "Cancel" buttons in "Options > Iconizer Settings" dialog box.

Because the development tool is still not available in 64-bit version, this temporary 64-bit Iconizer uses 32-bit kernel. Therefore this Iconizer is not as quick as the true 64-bit Iconizer which will be developed once the 64-bit version of development tool is available..."

And here's the link to read more about it:
http://www.embird.net/faq.htm#Emb...

Hope this helps!
Marion in sunny KY

by catsnhorses 25 Mar 2012

oops... looks like I wrote too much so it was cut off. To read what Embird says about 64bit and Iconizer, copy & paste this link: http://www.embird.net/faq.htm#Emb...

by michemb 25 Mar 2012

Yes I am running it on windows and it works o.k.