If you are going to purchase Stitch Artist buy it directly from the Embrilliance Store as they have a 90 day money back guarantee if for some reason you don't like the software.
Also you will get the best support from the Embrilliance Team for the software.
Any or all levels of Stitch Artist Digitizing software are Stand Alone programs which means you don't have to purchase any of the Embrilliance software programs in order to use Stitch Artist.
EastWitch2
There are several videos you can watch showing how to use many of the features of Embrilliance Stitch Artist Level 1 Digitizing software at the link below.
Right now I have Level 2 which includes Level 1 and find it pretty easy to learn and use, you just have to take the time to learn what all the tools will do for you and practice.
Each Level has more tools or options for Digitizing.
Level 3 is not out yet but they are working on it.
There is great support if you have questions you can contact the the Embrilliance Support Team and they will help you.
Also on the Embrilliance User Forum there are Tips for Stitch Artist there too and if you join the Forum you can ask questions there too!
See Link below.
I see John Deer has a set of Video lessons the you can purchase to learn Stitch Artist Level 1 and he will have Stitch Artist Level 2 lessons out in April.
See link below.
EastWitch2
Hi. I am yet another who has not heard of this. I think that one has to put time and effort into all the digitising programmes to master what you want to know. Without realising it you have answered another question that you might have of can any one help me with it. The answer so far is no. I have Brother PE design 8. Its great for what I want but there are many areas of it that I have yet to learn. Its on the one day list.
Sorry, never heard of it...I would say whatever you decide, make sure you get some good educational support...that is key...I know Embird has lots of free tutorials...lots of Cuties here use it...it can be purchased in stages as you decide you either can afford or have a need for a new feature...
Hi
Please look at Embird before you go for another brand. Their prices are reasonable, all minor upgrades are free, and the last major upgrade cost $20!!!
You will see a lot of Cuties uses Embird, including Mops. You can download a trial version to play around with, and the Cuties are very helpful if you get stuck. Mops wrote quite a few helpful short tutorials here.
You can get Embird here (same price as at Embird self, and Embird still gives you support, except you score points to buy other stuff with!)
I bought Embird in 2010, and still thinks it is the best buy I ever made. I love it!
Link:
http://www.secretsof.com/embirdem...
Hope this helps
Anneliese