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2/17/2012

The Electric Quilt Co. Quilt Design Wizard- Review

The Electric Quilt Co. Quilt Design Wizard-
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Quilt Design Wizard is a very simple to use quilt design program that I am thoroughly enjoying. Let me share with you the features:
-200 quilt blocks to choose from
-3000 fabrics to choose from
-lay out blocks in standard rows or on point
-you can use a standard layout and number of blocks or customize
-sashing and/or borders can be added.
-experiment with color and block changes with a few clicks of the mouse
-print out yardage estimates, templates or rotary instructions, and lots of other goodies
-visit the Quilt Design Wizard for free montly download to get new block and fabrics
Limitations:
-200 blocks may sound like a lot, but if you want a block and it's not there, you're out of luck; also, you can't create your own block
-fabric library is big, but does not permit you to scan in other fabrics, which can be helpful for some newer quilting techniques
Overall, this is a great beginning quilt program. I love being able to try out my designs and color schemes BEFORE I commit them to fabric. However a professional designer or someone with advanced computer skills and/or deeper pockets might want to go ahead and invest in Electric Quilt which is much more complex, expensive and versatile software made by the same company.
That being said, this software is perfect for me, since I like to keep things simple when it comes to computers. I can design a quilt and easily play around with the color scheme, arrangement of blocks and dimensions. This software is very simple to use and has already been lots of fun and help to me. I'm delighted with this software and will recommend it to my friends.

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Does Quilt Design Wizard replace EQ5 or EQ6? No, this is a software for beginning quilters and beginning computer users. An inexpensive way for you to try quilt designing on your computer for the first time. Design simple pieced blocks, straight layouts, on-point layouts, and play with color. This is definitely designed for beginners. Requires Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/Vista/7. Made in USA.

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11/29/2011

NEW 15 Metallic Machine Embroidery Threads Cones Review

NEW 15 Metallic Machine Embroidery Threads Cones
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What can I say, thread is thread, but I'm using this thread for weaving. I'm experimenting on a new fabric. It arrived on time, and in perfect condition. I appreciate being able to order things like this over the internet.

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This Set has 15 Mini King Cones of Metallic Machine Embroidery threads. There is 1100 yards of Thread on each spool. Each spool is individually shrink wrapped to protect from dust.

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7/22/2011

Brother PED-Basic Software for Downloading Embroidery Designs Review

Brother PED-Basic Software for Downloading Embroidery Designs
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I've been doing machine embroidery for about 5 years, and just purchased my first Brother machine (which I absolutely adore). Before that, I have 2 other machines, and I used card readers/writers by Amazing Box. My first one broke. The second one still works. But, these Amazing Box products are amazingly flimsy, light and cheap. The software barely works with any operating system, and trying to used the things was always on a hope and a prayer.
Then, because I want everything to be just perfect with my new and expensive Brother machine, I bought the PED Basic box with blank card media. I plugged it into my USB, loaded the software, and transferred a design from my computer to the card without having to even look at any instructions. The card then went into my machine, the machine picked out the design, and everything stitched flawlessly.
The PED Basic card reader/writer is small and compact, but has a good amount of weight to it. It feels sturdy and of high quality. It is fast and simple to use. So, even if I didn't have 2 inferior products to compare this to, I'd still have to give this box 5 stars.
And, you definitely can't beat the price at Amazon! Now, I just have to find an additional blank card, since I like to have 2 or 3 of them "just in case".

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Open up a vast world of new embroidery designs for an embroidery machine with this easy-to-use software. It allows for downloading embroidery designs, performing simple editing operations to embroidery data (.pes files), and writing those .pes files to original cards. Various .pes files can also be purchased or obtained from the Internet. The embroidery-design software features three frame sizes, a realistic stitch-design preview, print-design previews for use as placement templates, and built-in embroidery samples. A CD-ROM program file, 4M blank memory card, USB card writer box, and instruction manual come included.

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