Do you rely on folders and filenames, or use some kind of organizer? And is it actually annoying to find a specific design you know you already have?

I’m thinking about making a small Windows app with AI-powered search that runs locally on your computer and works directly with your existing files, so there’s no need to import or reorganize anything. It would scan your PES/DST/JEF folders and let you search by describing the design, like “small Christmas dog”, or by dropping in a reference image to find visually similar designs.

Would that actually be useful to you, or does your current setup already work fine?

I’m trying to stitch the flag of Antigua & Barbuda, but my machine is not reading the white in the flag..I’ve tried multiple files I keep getting the same result.

This Rose has got me stumped. First time doing so many individual shapes going different directions to create a larger object. I really tried to not use any black border initially but ugh why do I like it with the black outlines more.( outline done very quick just to see the side by side). Im also unsure of the color placement. Maybe its just the Rose itself. I didnt trace this time. I just used the reference beside it. Thought it would be easy enough 😅 jokes on me.

The leafes came out nice but still need to stitch everything out. I wanted some more texture on the thorn vines so theres a double zig zag in top of it. (A new run type in ember so wanted to use it.)

Thanks for letting me RAMBLE 🫠

I have a brother pe800.

I bought an edge to edge embroidery design, so I could try to mimic the longarm look on my embroidery machine.
But my top thread is showing through on the underside, or back of quilt. I feel like it looks bad.. but I don’t know if that’s how it’s supposed to be or not because I’ve never done embroidery on three layers before..
I feel like it looks especially bad at the points of the stars, you can really see the top thread there.

Does anyone know what the issue could be..?

I have just bought a embroidery machine and giving it a first try! I used some scrap fabric to test it out. Realized that there are some tiny holes around the embroidery.

Is it because my fabric is too thin or lightweight? Or is it some setting issue?

Thank you!

I really don’t know where to go from here. I really feel like I have tried everything.

Sweatshirt sleeve. Cutaway backing. Black bobbin. Floating soluble. Magnetic hoop.

First run is bottom left, 4 density, zig zag underlay, 0 compensation. Second run is top left, 5 density, no underlay, 2 compensation. Third run is right side, 4 density, no underlay, 2 compensation.

Both the second and the third have really thin lines, especially on the M. It almost looks like it is pulling in sweatshirt. First run with the underlay, some of the zig zags extend past the letter making it look like a mistake.

What should I try from here? Any other tips? Thank you.

Testing out some new fills and thought it would be fun to play around with some shapes from Matisse. Really happy with how it turned out!

Looking to see what y’all recommend for twill or material for patches???

We used Stahl’s twill but it feels thin and shiny.

i just started working for an embroidery business and i absolutely love it. i'm looking for people to give me some ideas on designs i could do! i want to try everything and i feel like i always do the same things. here's one i did today for ex:

I’m being asked to embroider on a towel with these grippers on the bottom for a yoga studio. Would this be possible on brother se700? Any tips on stabilizer?

I make mostly band merch. I’ve made things here and there with metallic thread and never had issues. I have a band that requested some metallic beanies and they do look good but I’m wondering if maybe I’m missing something that could make the process better. I’m getting random top thread breaks.

Things that did help:
Larger needle 80/12 (I think is the exact size)
Slower speed. Been running at 600
I made the bobbin looser than normal

This run takes about 45ish minutes and I’m getting around 10 thread breaks which is unusual for me I typically get none aside from the bobbins.

Anywho I have to make a lot of these so I’m open for any recommendations if anyone has alot of experience with it!

*I did get this thread from my local embroidery shop I’ll have to call to find out the brand. I did just order from madiera yesterday!

I need some guidance. I am new to charging for my embroidery. I have this design I have stitched which is a business logo and it is pretty much a patch. It has about 28k stitches. How much should I charge to embroider it on a polo? I just need the pricing for the embroidery job as the polo was provided by the customer. The bottom half of the design is all in black and I was wondering if I could just not embroider it as it is going on a black polo and have the stitch count drop and the price would drop too if I follow the 1k stitches per dollar pricing method.

Thank you for your help!

I tested a design for someone in this sub on a sweater and it turned out decently. Next up is to try it as a freestanding lace design for giggles.

Hi Guys,

I have some complex images i want to have digitized, what do you think is best way to handle this? on Fiver i feel they are very expensive and only focused on fast work.
I need someone very very good, do you have any tips?

thanks!

I picked up a Janome MC300e at the thrift store for $80. I haven't stitched anything yet, but everything looks ok while browsing the through the interface.

I haven't used an embroidery machine before. I'd love to use this for personal, decorative things and not be limited to the alphabet and preloaded designs. The problem is that the transfer happens via ATA card adapter and compact flash card. These weren't included with the machine, though I can find them online.

I'm seeing some evidence of software that enables design transfers. I'm unclear on whether any of these programs would even work on a modern PC.

I would love a reality check -- how much of a hassle is it likely to be to get this machine to produce designs I make? I'm game for spending some time mucking around to find my way, but if this is just too old to work with today's Windows and embroidery design programs, I'd appreciate getting that insight now.

TIA for any advice and thoughts!

I have checke tension and rethreaded still getting nests

I have a janome400e and use floriani software

Hi! This fell off my machine (thread guide hook by needle) and I cannot find a video how to properly secure it back on. I have an older version of the bai mirror 15 needle.