I digitized another design with the Machine Embroidery digitizing software that I got. (The software is Embroidery Magic 2.) I am calling this design "Diamond Delight." I think it looks a lot like a quilt block.
This shows it still in the hoop. I used textured column fills in the the "red orange" area. You may be able to see them better in this close-up.
I alternated the angles to add some variety to it. I used another texture in the inner section (light aqua) but it really makes the stitches too long in my opinion. I did save the file in a format that I can continue to edit. I have to say it is fun to do this. I will probably use this piece as part of a small project like a notebook cover.
Now for that announcement:
In a few days I will be reviewing the upcoming book by Jennifer Chiaverini. The title is "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker." I will do a small spoiler and say that I loved the book. I will tell you more when I write the review - but if you were thinking about pre-ordering it, I will say: Sure! Go ahead, it is a good read.
8 comments:
Hi Gene,
I'm a little slow but is this new designing on the computer or on a computer sewing machine? or do you design the design and then do it by hand?
I do embroidery by hand, but nothing on a machine. ♥
Delightful designing no matter how it's done. I try to keep my sewing separated from hi tech stuff, so I'm a little clueless as well. But it's really neat!
I'm impressed, Gene. I have digitizing software but don't use it as much as I should.
Gene, you are really getting things done. Love you designing!!
That design really does look like a quilt block, maybe you should draft it out for sewing! I've read or listened to almost all of Jennifer Chiaverini's books, I think the last one I listened to was The Aloha Quilter. I'm one of her biggest fans!
I will be picking up my new embroidery machine (Innovis-Isodore) later today. I can't wait to play with it!
Wow! At first glance, I thought it WAS a quilt block. Cool!
It didn't take you long to learn the program. The book sounds interesting.
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