For this adventure I had a play around with the layout features of Hatch Embroidery Digitizing software to see how I could turn one simple digitized object into a larger design.

This week I took a look at a simple way of taking an element of one design and quickly creating a completely unique design from the sampled element.

A little more “fiddling” about with redwork this week for a sweet little “bless this house” picture.

Following on from last week’s further steps in redwork I decided to have a go at digitizing a design that would include some motif stitching, a bit like crewel-work.

Following on from last week’s first steps in redwork I decided to have a go at digitizing a design myself and applying the redwork style to it – it was surprisingly easy!

This month, in a bid to become more user-confident with the Hatch Embroidery digitizing software, I intend to take a dive into a range of tools, options and features that I have rarely touched on in previous posts, starting with redwork.

This week I have just been having a play and trying to find new ways of working. After a bunch of hack hunting and tip trawling I discovered a way to be able to apply the motif stitch to a spiral which is not a standard operation in Hatch.

This week I have been exploring more applique tools in Hatch Embroidery Digitizing software and created a butterfly with organza wings.

Inspired by a lovely gift from my sister, this week I have been having a blast from the past and mucking about trying to make merit badges.

Continuing on with my adventures in machine embroidery this week by digitizing a sketched hibiscus flower. Some things worked, some didn’t but it’s all about a personal learning journey so do join me and see what went down.