by elmwebb 10 Apr 2011

I should add that the design is not copyrighted or otherwise protected. and I am excited to be a new member of this great community!

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by jillian 11 Apr 2011

Welcome, this is a very special site and long may it last

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by meganne 11 Apr 2011

OK, but it is still advisable to upload the jpg image so that the members here can see what it is that you want digitised and if they would be willing to do it for you.
Digitising is not just a matter of converting a jpg image to a design file, the digitiser has to "create" all the different sections and the underlay stitches, stitch direction, density, fill type, push-pull compensation etc. Then each section needs to be placed in the most desirable and/or logical stitching order to reduce jump stitches.

Then the design may need to have an outline and this too is created separately so that there are the minimal number of jumps.

Depending on the image, this can take hours or days, some designs can even take weeks.

Then the first design created needs to be test stitched to find if there are any areas that need altering. Sometimes it will only need one alteration session, sometimes, two or three because when you alter one segment it might make an adjoining segment look wrong.

Here ends the shortened explanation of digitising a design.

I do hope this helps you to understand WHY we digitisers like to see the IMAGE before we commit ourselves to doing a job, for anyone.
Hugs and roses,
Meganne
Melide Menschen Designs

2 comments
mops by mops 11 Apr 2011

Great explanation, Meganne, I'm always amazed people think you only need the right software and a few mouse-clicks to change a jpg into pes.

elmwebb by elmwebb 11 Apr 2011

that is the best explanation I've heard yet and confirms my suspicion that I am not ready to enter the world of digitizing - I am still conquering the embroidery part! thanks so much, will upload the design shortly. what a helpful site this is!

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by castelyn 11 Apr 2011

Welcome to "cute" Glad you found us.


I have put a direct link to the question that I think that "elmwebb" is reffering to.

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by airyfairy 11 Apr 2011

Welcome to this amazing site.

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by sewlikedawn 10 Apr 2011

Welcome! Your now going to be addicted to Cute like the rest of us!
Hugs Dawn

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by vickiannette 10 Apr 2011

fairly new myself, but it is a great site and everyone is helpful with lots of big and small problems.

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by chenille 10 Apr 2011

WELCOME!!
Hugs & ** Nadyne

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by ramona 10 Apr 2011

Welcome aboard a very addictive site.

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by dilceia 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to the CUTE family!

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by softhearted1 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to the Cute Family. I see you have already been warned how addicting it can be, chuckles. Sit back and enjoy :)

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by beatie58 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to cute! This site is very addictive!

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by pldc 10 Apr 2011

welcome to the friendliest site you will ever find!

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by shirlener88 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to the CUTE family!

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by asterixsew Moderator 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to Cute

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by noah 10 Apr 2011

what design???????

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by kalinelson 10 Apr 2011

Welcome....this is a great group of people and I'm sure you will enjoy it here.

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by catsnhorses 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to one of the BEST groups on the net. You'll love it here. And, yes, it is addictive! :)

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by noah 10 Apr 2011

big hugs comming your way with a big welcome!!carolyn

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by gramsbear 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to Cute!!! Best site around! Hugs, Judy

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by obaachan 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to the most addictive site !!
Jo

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by claudenicolas 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to you, I is always exciting to receive here new friends, but you will know soon that it is very addictive!

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by marleymoo 10 Apr 2011

Welcome Elmwebb, this is a brillant site, you will make great friends and get great help if needed!

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by debswebster 10 Apr 2011

Welcome...enjoy your stay!! May you have many happy hours here.

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by quilter124 10 Apr 2011

welcome aboard.....have fun...

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by iris2006 10 Apr 2011

Welcome here and enjoy

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by aleene 10 Apr 2011

WELCOME TO THE CUTIE COMMUNITY
This is the best place to be! Everyone on here is so helpful.

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by mysugarfootswife 10 Apr 2011

Nice place to visit. And you wind up staying half the day! Welcome

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by gerryvb 10 Apr 2011

welcome on the site where cuties all over the world meet.

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by ansalu 10 Apr 2011

Welcome :o)
Take place in front of your PC with a big cup of coffee and something nice and sewwt and enjoy the chatting and all te help you will find for embroidery- and other problems ;-)
Greetings, Bettina
PS: Did you speak about your avatar?

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by spendlove Moderator 10 Apr 2011

Welcome!

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by devon 10 Apr 2011

welcome to cute

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by fanniefrannie 10 Apr 2011

Welcome-pull up a chair and enjoy the wealth of knowledge.......not to mention all the FREEBIES

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by hightechgrammy 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to the best site on the Web, and to Cuties the best group on the web! So glad you found us :-) Jan

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by dlmds 10 Apr 2011

For you a big welcome. You will find a wonderful helpful family here. Do not be afraid to ask for any help you may need--there are many here with lots of knowledge. H&*

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by jofrog2000 10 Apr 2011

Hi, you'll find if you answer on your original message thread, it'll be less likely to get lost since posts come up so frequently and get bumped back pages.
Jo

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by rwalden 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to Cute.

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by shilly 10 Apr 2011

Wow! This Cute family is Large & growing- welcome to the nest!

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by mary51 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to Cuties!

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by rmj8939 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to cuties. Glad you are here.

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by anangel 10 Apr 2011

Welcome to our Cutie group! So happy to have you as part of our family!
Angel

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by mommadooks 10 Apr 2011

Would like to welcome you to Cutie, you will find that it is very addictive. Iva

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