Friday, August 30, 2019

Pattern Testing Continues...

This week has be full of testing and re-testing my pattern for the Once Upon a Story Row Along.  I am sure any pattern designer will tell you that they are always thinking of ways to improve the techniques and layouts of their patterns.



This week I am experimenting with digitizing machine embroidery applique patterns.  I love the ease of in the hoop machine applique and felt it would be a quick and easy way to test color paths and options.

My frustration comes from the designs I have created are for a very large hoop, 8"x 12" and it takes quite a bit of time to stitch them out, some more than an hour.


So when I identify something I want to correct, I repeat the process again!  By the time I am satisfied with the results, I may have tested each pattern several times!  It truly makes me appreciate the well digitized designs that others have created.

Enough of my rant, and back to testing!

2 comments:

  1. You can always try changing from the zigzag stitch to a ladder stitch or straight stitch as a ragged edge applique if you want them quicker. I personally prefer the zigzag and ladder stitch appliques, but even a slightly wide motif will work to depending on the software your using to digitize in.

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    1. Thanks Marian! I may give it a try to create a different look and speed up the process. Thanks again!-Linda

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