What's included in my Monthly SPREE membership?

New Collections Each Month

• All OESD Embroidery Premier Collections and Design Packs - the latest in high quality designs
• Two EXCLUSIVE collections per month, available to SPREE members only
• Designs delivered by Digital Download or on a machine-ready USB

Collector's Sets

• OESD Holiday Celebration collections (Sept-Nov)
• Exclusive signature designs

Step-By-Step Projects

• Easy and fun projects designed with step-by-step machine embroidery instructions
• At least 10 inspiring projects each year

A Total Monthly Value of Over $200 for Only $85 for USB or $60 for digital!

In the Hoop/Stitch n Turn Embroidery Designs

The Stitch 'n Turn embroidery designs differ just slightly as the majority of the project is stitched in the hoop, but most require stuffing and hand stitching the opening closed after the project is removed from the stabilizer. The Stitch ‘N’ Turn Dolls #12544 is an example of that type of project.

Quilting/Linework/Redwork Embroidery Designs

This category of designs features a triple stitch or outline stitch in one color to create the embroidery design. The stitch count is low compared to other designs. The quilting embroidery designs can be stitched on a single layer of fabric, but can also be stitched through the layers (quilt top, batting, and backing) to “quilt” the layers together. Quilting Feather Daisies #12521 features nine outline quilting designs used to create this small wall hanging.

Linework and Redwork embroidery designs are similar to quilting designs; however, they can feature multiple colors in the design. An example is the designs in Friendly Owls #12550.

Embroidery Design Formats

That breaks down some of the different types of embroidery designs that are available. Now let’s take a quick look at the embroidery design format. It is important to know what machine and model number you have in order to use the correct design format. Different embroidery machines require different embroidery design formats which are proprietary to that sewing machine company, and different models of machines may use a different design format. The sewing machine company will share what format works best for the model of machine you own. Be sure and write it down so you have that information handy when you download or purchase designs.

At OESD, we give you multiple formats when purchasing our designs, whether it is through instant download or a shipped CD. The design formats we offer are VIP, VP3, ART, DST, EMB, EXP, HUS, PES, JEF, XXX, and JAN. If your embroidery machine format is not listed, using embroidery conversion software may be a good option. The software will convert the design to the format that is needed.

Factors to remember if your embroidery machine is not reading the design are as follows:

• The correct format is being used
• The correct method of getting the design to the machine is used – most machines will use a variety of methods in reading the design
• The size of the design is too large

These are the main things to check, and if there are still problems then check with your local sewing machine dealer.

The variety of designs and formats can be overwhelming at first, but when breaking them down into smaller categories it makes it simpler to make a decision and know which format to use.

Last updated on February 21, 2024

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