I've received several inquiries over the past month about my old PE-Design V5 tutorials. Although I haven't created any new tutorials for the digitizing software, I still have my movie and text tutorials available for anyone looking to learn (or re-learn) version 5 of PE-Design. The tutorials consist of Layout & Editing, Design Center, PhotoStitch and Manual Punch for Fur.
The tutorial for Layout & Editing covers everything you could possibly want or need to know about this segment of the software and includes a complete digitizing lesson. The movies have audio and you can see exactly what I am illustrating or educating you about within the software windows.
The tutorial for Design Center also covers everything about Design Center with audio and visual movies the same way and also includes a digitizing lesson. Not everyone uses Design Center, but if you like redwork or other easy to digitize designs, this is a wonderful program.
PhotoStitch will enable you to create stitched photos of your family, friends, and a whole lot more. If you have an image of a favorite summer cottage, you can recreate this in stitches with this popular program element. The movies and printable lesson document will take you from the beginning through stitching out your own photostitch masterpiece.
Finally, Manual Punch for Fur will help you learn about using one of the tools in Layout & Editing to create fabulous "furry" or controlled stitch direction designs. In this movie and printable lesson document, I take you through choosing a photo or other image of the animal you'd like to recreate in stitches to give it that realistic fur look. You can also use this wonderful tool for lots of other digitizing projects, but most embroiderers love the challenge of creating the wolf face, which is the subject of this lesson. You even get the image of the wolf to use for your own design!
If you'd like to learn more about these tutorials, just drop me an email at sharianndesigns@comcast.net and I'll give you more information. You don't need to be familiar with your version 5 software because I'll give you all the information, plus the why, how and what all along the way.
And if you'd like to join a group where you can ask digitizing or other embroidery questions and be kept up to date about my new designs, plus get free designs, I welcome you to join my Yahoo group -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sharianndesigns/ .
Happy digitizing!
Shari
Monday, April 26, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Another Gingerbread Project
Spring has arrived here, which makes me feel so happy. My tulips have bloomed, our Oaks have already started sprouting leaves and the birds are busy tending their nested eggs.
Well, I was finally able to get pictures of my Daughter-in-law and the twins with their custom aprons I made, and baker's caps for the twins. They turned out so cute with the Gingerbread pocket topper design.
JJ's cap is also embroidered with Head Chef across the band, while Holly's cap is decorated with a ribbon that ties into a bow.
I have another apron and baker cap set to do for another grand-daughter and hopefully I can get that accomplished very soon. Right now, I'm working on some sewing for yours truly :)
In the meantime, I'm also working on my newest set of designs, Night Fairies. They are so pretty and can be made even more so with a little bling...hot fix crystals! Here's a preview of the first design in the set.
The designs are two colors, so you can change the look of each design, depending on the project you are creating. And, that means you can also use different colors of crystals, which is always a lot of fun. They stitch quickly as the only fill area is the fairy, with all the lines as triple stitch. I can see these designs sprinkled across the curtains in a fairy princess bedroom. Hopefully I can complete this set of designs and have them tested before the end of May. So many things going on really interferes with my play time!
Speaking of curtains, I'm also working on a new set of curtains for my kitchen. They are embroidered (of course) with these beautiful cutwork tulips and a cutwork bird designs from S Embroidery - Just scroll down the page and look for the New Birdie and New Tulip designs. They are so pretty and stitch out so well. I'll be taking a picture of my curtains as soon as they are completed.
Have a great week,
Shari
Well, I was finally able to get pictures of my Daughter-in-law and the twins with their custom aprons I made, and baker's caps for the twins. They turned out so cute with the Gingerbread pocket topper design.
JJ's cap is also embroidered with Head Chef across the band, while Holly's cap is decorated with a ribbon that ties into a bow.
I have another apron and baker cap set to do for another grand-daughter and hopefully I can get that accomplished very soon. Right now, I'm working on some sewing for yours truly :)
In the meantime, I'm also working on my newest set of designs, Night Fairies. They are so pretty and can be made even more so with a little bling...hot fix crystals! Here's a preview of the first design in the set.
The designs are two colors, so you can change the look of each design, depending on the project you are creating. And, that means you can also use different colors of crystals, which is always a lot of fun. They stitch quickly as the only fill area is the fairy, with all the lines as triple stitch. I can see these designs sprinkled across the curtains in a fairy princess bedroom. Hopefully I can complete this set of designs and have them tested before the end of May. So many things going on really interferes with my play time!
Speaking of curtains, I'm also working on a new set of curtains for my kitchen. They are embroidered (of course) with these beautiful cutwork tulips and a cutwork bird designs from S Embroidery - Just scroll down the page and look for the New Birdie and New Tulip designs. They are so pretty and stitch out so well. I'll be taking a picture of my curtains as soon as they are completed.
Have a great week,
Shari
Monday, March 22, 2010
Designs & Projects
Well, the Gingerbread designs have been released for sale and they are on an introductory price offer through March 31. They are getting noticed by a lot of folks that want them embroidered onto their own linens and things too, which is wonderful!
I'm in the process of creating another fun project with the Gingerbread designs, but I'm holding off saying what it is until it's done. Let's just say it's going to be adorable.
In the meantime, I'm busy digitizing my next set and as soon as the designs are well in progress, I'll post some images here. They will be quick stitchers and fun.
For those who are interested in how my Fairyland quilt is coming along, I meant to upload the next block a couple of weeks ago. I was just so busy getting the Ginger designs ready :) Even though this block is part of Block 1, it's the second of 8 blocks. I think it turned out really cute and I'm loving these fabrics.
I'll be finishing up block 2 this week and will upload a photo as soon as I get it off the digital camera :)
Have a great week and enjoy the beginnings of Spring!
Shari
I'm in the process of creating another fun project with the Gingerbread designs, but I'm holding off saying what it is until it's done. Let's just say it's going to be adorable.
In the meantime, I'm busy digitizing my next set and as soon as the designs are well in progress, I'll post some images here. They will be quick stitchers and fun.
For those who are interested in how my Fairyland quilt is coming along, I meant to upload the next block a couple of weeks ago. I was just so busy getting the Ginger designs ready :) Even though this block is part of Block 1, it's the second of 8 blocks. I think it turned out really cute and I'm loving these fabrics.
I'll be finishing up block 2 this week and will upload a photo as soon as I get it off the digital camera :)
Have a great week and enjoy the beginnings of Spring!
Shari
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Gingerbread Designs
Hi!
What a busy week this has been. The Gingerbread designs are nearly ready to release. I'm just waiting for any additional editing notes from my testers, and after the tweaking is done, they'll be ready.
I added another project photo to the page with the designs, but thought I'd upload it here. I found the nicest woven towels with the cutest woven border, that I knew they would be perfect for a set of Gingerbread towels. The new towel set is available at the link above.
Let me know what you think!
The Gingerbread Redwork designs are also being tested right now and they should be ready for unveiling within the next week or so, complete with a project photo or two.
Until later, have a wonderful rest of your week.
Shari
What a busy week this has been. The Gingerbread designs are nearly ready to release. I'm just waiting for any additional editing notes from my testers, and after the tweaking is done, they'll be ready.
I added another project photo to the page with the designs, but thought I'd upload it here. I found the nicest woven towels with the cutest woven border, that I knew they would be perfect for a set of Gingerbread towels. The new towel set is available at the link above.
Let me know what you think!
The Gingerbread Redwork designs are also being tested right now and they should be ready for unveiling within the next week or so, complete with a project photo or two.
Until later, have a wonderful rest of your week.
Shari
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Adorable embroidery projects
Greetings everyone!
Well, a hint of Spring is in the air. That will certainly be a welcome sign for all of us who've been buried under snow since December. We're itching to get out into the garden, but that may have to wait for a while yet.
In the meantime, I thought I'd share some adorable projects my testers (and friends) have been creating with the new Gingerbread designs. They are almost ready to release for sale.
Shirley embroidered two different gingerbreads on her can opener cover and I think they look so cute!
And Joanne created this wonderful gift bag, complete with towels and a cookie cutter. What a fun project to give as a gift to anyone who loves to bake! I especially like the cute gingerbread fabric she used for the bag.
I have a couple of projects in mind myself and hope to be able to work on those this week. And of course, I'll post pictures so you can be inspired by all these ideas.
In the meantime, enjoy the sun and increasing warmer temps!
Shari
Well, a hint of Spring is in the air. That will certainly be a welcome sign for all of us who've been buried under snow since December. We're itching to get out into the garden, but that may have to wait for a while yet.
In the meantime, I thought I'd share some adorable projects my testers (and friends) have been creating with the new Gingerbread designs. They are almost ready to release for sale.
Shirley embroidered two different gingerbreads on her can opener cover and I think they look so cute!
And Joanne created this wonderful gift bag, complete with towels and a cookie cutter. What a fun project to give as a gift to anyone who loves to bake! I especially like the cute gingerbread fabric she used for the bag.
I have a couple of projects in mind myself and hope to be able to work on those this week. And of course, I'll post pictures so you can be inspired by all these ideas.
In the meantime, enjoy the sun and increasing warmer temps!
Shari
Friday, February 12, 2010
First Goal Met and an Event
Hi everyone,
Well, I've completed the Funny Gingerbread Men and the set is being emailed to my testers today for them to test stitch. While most of my testers use similar machines, it's always good to have designs tested on other machines than my own, since no two machines stitch the same. Here's the last design in the set and I'm really thrilled with how it came out.
So, that's one goal I set to accomplish before the end of February :) Diane, one of my Yahoo group members, asked if it would be possible to create a set of these designs in redwork. But of course I answered! So, I'm now in the process of redrawing the designs for colorwork and redwork. Colorwork designs are redwork, but giving you the option of using different colors for different parts of the design, if you choose. Here's design #1 so far.
One of the projects I had started a while back but had to take a break from, was the Fairyland quilt I am doing for my two younger grand-daughters. I never took a picture of the first block I finished, but finally did the other day so you could see my progress. I have 7 more blocks to do for the first quilt and then do all the same 8 blocks for the second quilt. Here's how the first block turned out. I'm using some additional scrap fabrics in addition to the main quilt fabrics to give my grand-daughters something different to look at each time they cuddle with their quilts.
As I complete each block, I'll post a picture here so you can see how wonderful these blocks are. The applique designs stitch out so fast and beautifully!
We have an event tomorrow (Saturday, 2/13) at the Will County Fair Atrium in Peotone, Illinois. If you are close to the area and have nothing to do for the afternoon, why not stop over to say hello and enjoy a really fun and educational Pow Wow. Here's a link to read more about the event and get directions - http://www.mascoutin.com/winterbenefitpowwow.php
See you next time!
Shari
Well, I've completed the Funny Gingerbread Men and the set is being emailed to my testers today for them to test stitch. While most of my testers use similar machines, it's always good to have designs tested on other machines than my own, since no two machines stitch the same. Here's the last design in the set and I'm really thrilled with how it came out.
So, that's one goal I set to accomplish before the end of February :) Diane, one of my Yahoo group members, asked if it would be possible to create a set of these designs in redwork. But of course I answered! So, I'm now in the process of redrawing the designs for colorwork and redwork. Colorwork designs are redwork, but giving you the option of using different colors for different parts of the design, if you choose. Here's design #1 so far.
One of the projects I had started a while back but had to take a break from, was the Fairyland quilt I am doing for my two younger grand-daughters. I never took a picture of the first block I finished, but finally did the other day so you could see my progress. I have 7 more blocks to do for the first quilt and then do all the same 8 blocks for the second quilt. Here's how the first block turned out. I'm using some additional scrap fabrics in addition to the main quilt fabrics to give my grand-daughters something different to look at each time they cuddle with their quilts.
As I complete each block, I'll post a picture here so you can see how wonderful these blocks are. The applique designs stitch out so fast and beautifully!
We have an event tomorrow (Saturday, 2/13) at the Will County Fair Atrium in Peotone, Illinois. If you are close to the area and have nothing to do for the afternoon, why not stop over to say hello and enjoy a really fun and educational Pow Wow. Here's a link to read more about the event and get directions - http://www.mascoutin.com/winterbenefitpowwow.php
See you next time!
Shari
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