Hello Julie, I started out with the ped basic software as well and was lucky enough to get the pe design 7 on ebay for cheaper than in the store. I also looked at the embroidery magic. At the same time I was also looking at Ann The Grans Express fonts and I had a trial and they were good but I wanted everything together in one program. But the fonts from Ann the Gran were affordable as well as easy and good. I could have the spelling wrong I havent been there for a bit, I think it is Xpress or something like that. I hope this helps. Sandra H. Australia

I guess I don't know what you mean. I have Ped basic and I use fonts all the time. Or do you mean digitize them?

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