Thanks for the information and advice. Will probably give it a miss for the present.
I read through the SewWhatPro manual and apart from the ease to convert thread colours from one manufacturer to another did not find anything you can't do with EmbirdBasic.
You don't need both in my opinion. The differences between programmes mostly concern the digitising features, different fill stitches, ease of converting fill areas to outline, etc.
I do not think I am going to be much help as I know nothing about Embird. I do however have SewWhatPro and cannot imagine doing any embroidery without it. If you go into their site you will be able to learn all about it, especially if you go into the user manual. Sarah
I agree with Sarah, I love the program and couldn't do without it. The price and support is excellent and they are constantly upgrading.
You won't regret spending the little amount it cost for what you get and can do in the program.