by esansom 27 Jul 2012

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Good Morning Cuties. Does anyone know why the colors in the design after I download a design are sometimes different from the ones listed on when I order? For example the S owl was shown in purple and called for purple in the color chart in the design, but after down loading it said to use grey. I did not catch this until after I stitched it out and checked the design because mine didn't look as colorful as I had expected. I know how to change the color, but I don't always think to go back to the original design to check the colors. I assumed the colors listed after down loading would be the same as the original. Any insight as to why the thread color change is happening? Or is this normal? Thanks I will look forward to reading your replies. Stella

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Comments (6)

by deeside 27 Jul 2012

There are so many helpful articles on the Embroidery Library site - click on the blue Help tag - one of which gives a very clear explanation of why this happens.

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by pcteddyb 27 Jul 2012

You are not alone - most machines are "color-blind" (even expensive machines) - as other cuties point out formats vary and conversion varies. I never rely on the machine - always on a printout of the design so I can be sure I am putting the right color in the right place.

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by pennyhal 27 Jul 2012

Doesn't this just make you crazy? Sometimes if there isn't a color chart, I copy/paste the picture of the design with the design, especially if it is a realistic design like a bird.

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by esansom 28 Jul 2012

Thanks for the hint. I'll try it. Stella

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by icana 27 Jul 2012

sometimes the color chart does not match the color you see before you order, also a real pain since I struggle with colors.

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by esansom 27 Jul 2012

I'm sorry you struggle with the same issue, but it's good to know that I'm not the only one. Thanks, Stella

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by cfidl 27 Jul 2012

For me it is normal. My machines interpret each design differently. pes has at least 4 versions. The newest one is not compatable with my duetta. Also each manufacturer saves different information. Commercial formats do not include color information. Hus and Jef are the next "most generic" and therefore most easily convertable. I am not familiar with art and sew. Live Laugh Download Stitch!

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by esansom 27 Jul 2012

Thanks for the info. It is very helpful. Stella

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by marjialexa Moderator 27 Jul 2012

Stella, this is normal. You should always refer to the printed color chart, or look at the JPG of the design itself to choose your colors. There are so many brands of thread out there that the embroidery machine really can't be trusted to make the right choices. If a digitizer is using say Madiera Rayon colors to do the design, and you have a Brother machine with the Brother colors programmed in, the machine will choose what it thinks is closest. Since Madiera Rayon has over 200 colors, and Brother has 61, there's going to be a problem. Unless you are using designs from a Brother card in a Brother machine digitized using the Brother thread colors, there's going to be a color shift. This happens with all machines and all software, so the best thing to do is compare the colors you have to the color chart, and YOU choose the color you want to use for each section of the design, don't listen to your machine. Hope this helps, hugs, Marji

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by esansom 27 Jul 2012

I thought that I was the only one this happened too. I really appriciate the answer and the help. As my confidence builds, I will choose the colors. Thanks, Stella

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