I am answering this so I can have a reference point in my answers at a later date when I will actually start to try and digitize. I knew the answers would be gr8 so I want to have easy access lol Thanks for the Q *

Heather, I hope you don't mind but I added the 'digitizing' topic to your question so thatit will be easier for everyone to come back to this post.

Post us a project when you complete one. Anxiously awaiting!

Yes, it is. One thing you must remember about digitizing is the push and pull of the thread. It pulls the material together in the direction of the stitches, and pushes it apart between the rows of stitches. I hope I've explained that right. You have to compensate for that. Example, if you are making a circle, and have the stitches going horizontally, if you don't compensate you will end up with an oval, the circle will narrow in the direction of the stitches, and elongate up and down because the rows will push the material vertically. This will not show up on the computer visualization of the stitch out, but will show up in the embroidery. What program do you have, do you have a manual with it? I'd love to try and help, digitizing is such fun! Marji

Don't know much about it but hope you get it all figured out. *2U

I am using PE Design 4.0 I would love to upgrade, but I can't afford it right now! How do you compensate for the push-pull?

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