I'd like make my own cards by embroidering onto card stock. Must I hunt for designs specifically digitised for cards or can I use other designs, filled but less dense, with success?

To all those members who replied to my query, a huge thank you. All the information has been valuable. I'll be trying out all the ideas and will post the results as I get them done.
AlmaG

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by dilceia 09 Apr 2010

almag, BELOVED!
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hi there, Why not try my Angel for card stock she is in the design by cuties.. free and quick and easy to stitch out.. have fun
big hugs - Mooie xx

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by mooie24 03 Jan 2010

just found the link for you
http://designsbycuties.cuteembroi...

almag, I see you found your answer - so I will not add any more here - but wanted to wish you luck and hope that you will share your cards in the project section - when you have them complete. Welcome to the CUTE family.

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I like to purchase Christmas bordered Christmas photo cards (on sale after Christmas) and embroider on a stabilized fabric, cut it a little larger than the photo size, and insert it for the photo. Sometimes I need to put a touch of glue on the fabric to keep it in place. I have been doing this for about 15 years with great success - and many compliments. Density is not a problem. Just use a design sized to fit. I have done some cardstock but prefer the photo cards.

welcome to Cute. Don't know about cards. I am sure someone will help. That is what is so great about Cute, someone is willing to help on any subject.

Another suggestion. Use outline or redwork. THEN color in with chalk pastels. So pretty. Pastels are very easy to use..I actually use a Q tip to apply them to my scrapbook pages. Believe it or not, it doesn't smear!!

A simple thing to remember, the less dense or number of stitches the better it is going to stitch out. any design can b used but it has to b of low density actually the fewer stitches the better. *

I'm guessing because I have not done one yet. You might try the filigree alphabet at designinstitches.
I'll check later to see what else I might have. Maybe someone would know if redwork alphas would work well.

Someone else asked that question recently. Here is the link to the post.

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by almag 02 Jan 2010

Thank you for that direction, Sewmom. Shirlene's answer set me right. I'll continue to hunt and experiment with heavier backing. My few Christmas cards were fun to stitch out. Now I need direction about suitable fonts for stitching onto cards :}
AlmaG.