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Originally Posted by Jratcliff
(Post 5702026)
I have a Brother machine and have been looking at their PE-Design software. However, I have been hearing lots about the 5D and the local JoAnn's has a store within their store. If I get the 5D there are lots of classes at the store so it wouldn't become "shelf-ware". The shop that has the PE-Design has classes as well, but it is one day-all day and I am not sure of the website support for the software.
I am having difficulties choosing the package I want. I know that I want to be able to design some of my own motifs at some point in time, and I am understanding that I would need the 5D Pro to do that. It is a lot of money and am wondering what others think. Is it worth it? Would you do it again? I am looking forward to all your wisdom. Jane I just upgraded to the 5D pro and I love it. I know it a lot of money but if you want to be able to resize the proper way and edit designs and do anything you want then you need the pro. I have the basic before and besides embroidering and resizing a bit I couldn't do much. |
I have P E Design v4, and v5...I've had v5 for 9 yrs and it will do most anything you will need to do--digitize your own designs, I don't even know what the later softwares do,,,,but I think it's just ''lipstick on the pig'', cause even v4 is all you ever need..said Loes van der Heijden (isn't this the person who created the software originally?) I have the ''mastering v4 teaching video" that makes it easy to understand and learn. But I've heard a lot about the 5Dpro, tho I've never experienced it. Why don't you download the free software from
http://www.wingsxp.com/index.php/my_editor/ and play around with it. It will let you do a lot with your designs--format, resize, change colors, split/copy/paste, save in new format--much more. I use it as much because there's no dongle necessary to access it. I've just learned of another free software -Bernina Artlink6 from Bernina [1] direct link to softwarewww.bernina.com[ 2] link to home page www.bernina.com I think it is good idea to test several options before buying. Embird gets good marks from people who have it, but I could not figure it out. Too dumb, maybe. http://www.wingsxp.com/index.php/my_editor/ |
www.bernina.com I think it is good idea to test several options before buying. Embird gets good marks from people who have it, but I could not figure it out. Too dumb, maybe.
Embird was recommended in a quilting class so I downloaded it. I couldnt get it to do a darned thing. Guess that makes both of us to dumb! Thanks for the comments. Its always hard to make such a decision. Jane |
Originally Posted by mermaid
(Post 5696758)
does anyone know who makes polyester embroidery thread other than Madeira? I/ve bought from 'Designs by Sick'--they have the Brother colors. I've also bought from ebay, and from metroemb.com. Poly sews better than rayon, in MyO.
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There are MANY brands of Polyester thread for embroidery.
My #1 favorite is Floriani, but it costs more, but I find that I have fewer breaks with it not to mention is LOOKS good (nice sheen in projects). When I first started machine embroidery I started with "ThreadArt" poly it was cheaper which was nice when I was beginning my craft of embroidery, but I think it also provided me with a lot of frustration because I had nothing but breaking issues so I got to where I wouldn't use my machine as much.
Originally Posted by mermaid
(Post 5696758)
does anyone know who makes polyester embroidery thread other than Madeira? I/ve bought from 'Designs by Sick'--they have the Brother colors. I've also bought from ebay, and from metroemb.com. Poly sews better than rayon, in MyO.
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I have the FES (Floriani Embroidery Suite Pro), of course I am
still trying to learn how to use it. But to be totally fair (or honest is more like it) I haven't spent to much time trying to learn either. There are about 10 webinar videos to help me if I would just slow down and take the time to watch them. |
Originally Posted by Charming
(Post 5702165)
Jane
I just upgraded to the 5D pro and I love it. I know it a lot of money but if you want to be able to resize the proper way and edit designs and do anything you want then you need the pro. I have the basic before and besides embroidering and resizing a bit I couldn't do much. |
Have you guys seen Susan Stewarts Radiance quilt? If not go to You Tube and check it out. The most beautiful embroidered quilt I've ever seen. Hugs
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Originally Posted by Jratcliff
(Post 5703731)
www.bernina.com I think it is good idea to test several options before buying. Embird gets good marks from people who have it, but I could not figure it out. Too dumb, maybe.
Embird was recommended in a quilting class so I downloaded it. I couldnt get it to do a darned thing. Guess that makes both of us to dumb! Thanks for the comments. Its always hard to make such a decision. Jane |
Originally Posted by Quilty-Louise
(Post 5703800)
There are MANY brands of Polyester thread for embroidery.
My #1 favorite is Floriani, but it costs more, but I find that I have fewer breaks with it not to mention is LOOKS good (nice sheen in projects). When I first started machine embroidery I started with "ThreadArt" poly it was cheaper which was nice when I was beginning my craft of embroidery, but I think it also provided me with a lot of frustration because I had nothing but breaking issues so I got to where I wouldn't use my machine as much. I went to my lqs on my birthday this week and bought 3 colors of Floriani thread. I must say they have beautiful colors! I got each spool for 30% off each which isn't bad at regular price of $4.19 each. I'm going to try them this weekend on my new embroidery machine, can't wait! |
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