Here are some tips for making your coloring book embroideries successful:
• In the ‘Re-sequencing’ dialog box, combine elements of the same color when possible.
• Re-order the embroidery elements to help them stitch out smoothly.
• Use the ‘branching’ feature to join elements that are touching.
• Use the ‘apply closest join’ feature to avoid jumping all over the hoop. 🙂
The online User Guide of Hatch Embroidery Digitizer is awesome – make sure you use the search function to find just the information you need.
To make quilted pillow covers like these, you will need:
• a square pillow form,
• quilt batting
• backing fabric
• piping