Review of some of our Techniques on Appliques, and Continue! Learn to use Multiple appliques to add to your Design! Learn to use this technique to add function and Effect. Learn to use "Trapunto" as a tool for texture. (appliqueing an embroidered "Trapunto" piece to the background adding running stitches to define the design) HOMEWORK: Valuable lessons in using automatic applique programs, different ways to finish off your applique using borders, made from Motifs!, using fills to shade, and using a running stitch leaving the fabric "Raw"., use of auto-applique for Athletic Designs, and creating movement before stitching down the material.
Archives: Classes
2024 Class #21 Christmas Cleanup
Our Christmas Cleanup. We all have that Design that we run year after year for a valued customer. One that you say you will edit before using it again. We will take 2 designs that are sent in, one could be yours, and we will clean that up and get it ready for the Rush!
2024 Class #20 Review
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
2024 Class #19 The Business of Designs
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
2024 Class #18 Pricing your work
Pricing your Work. Learn who your market is. Learn to work within your marketplace. Add Perks that bring them back. What is there locally, what does the national/international market offer? How to set up your product so that you do not lose it,,. AND, Make sure you are making money!
2024 Class 17 Copyrights
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
2024 Class 16, Borders Trims and Prints
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
2024 Class 15, Appliques, Not just a substitute for Stitches!
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
2024 Class 14, Working with NonNative Files
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
2024 Class 13 Creating a Design from a StitchOut
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
Class 12 Motifs and Repeating Designs
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
2024 Schedule, Class 11 Shading
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
2024 Webinar, Class 10, Blending, the first step toward Realism
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
2024 Class #9 Pathing
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
Webinar, Class 8, Color and Color Placement 2024
Learn the tools in your software that you will need to get the most out of our Classes. Look at the variations in the three groups of stitches, and learn how to set up your designs
2024 Webinar, Class #7: Small Letters and Narrow Columns
examine Small Lettering and unlock the Secret to clean crisp letters that do not get lost. Learn new techniques for those letters smaller than .22 inches! HOMEWORK: Learn valuable lessons on density, length of stitch, underlays, pathing through your letters both running stitch letters AND Satin Stitch letters, tie-offs and trims, and we will have a Design containing problems that can be corrected using techniques that you have learned in this Class!