Designers Gallery Software Blog

Designer’s Gallery EmbroideryWorks Advanced Software: Carousel Feature

jdinh — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:52:15 +0000

Take your creativity for a spin with Carousal, an EmbroideryWorks Advanced feature!

EmbroideryWorks Flower Pillow

dkron — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:42:04 +0000

Add a bit of flare to any bed, sofa or chair with this trendy pillow. Designer’s Gallery EmbroideryWorks Advanced lets you arrange embroidery designs just the way you like. It’s fun to use features like Carousel to come up with new looks for one design. Plus, the built-in AccuQuilt shapes make it easier to add appliqué. Click here to download project.

EmbroideryWorks Birds of a Feather Pillow

dkron — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:42:35 +0000

When you make this modern bird pillow, you’ll see how easy it is to merge and edit designs using Designer’s Gallery EmbroideryWorks. And adding appliqué is easy with the built-in AccuQuilt shapes. This pillow is a great piece of décor for any room of the house! Click here to download project.

EmbroideryWorks Advanced Font Importer

jdinh — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:55:45 +0000

Learn how to import embroidery fonts with EmbroideryWorks Advanced in this quick video tutorial.

EmbroideryWorks “The Duel”

dkron — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:18:05 +0000

Any animal lover will appreciate the adorable appliqué and fun poem on this quilt. Designer’s Gallery EmbroideryWorks with built-in AccuQuilt shapes makes it easy to add and edit the appliqué. Plus, you’ll see how easy it is to merge lettering files for a one of a kind message.

Click here to download.

Quilt LabelWorks Dishwasher Clean-Dirty Label

dkron — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:04:18 +0000

Avoid dishwasher dilemmas with this cute embroidered label! Using Quilt LabelWorks™ from Designer’s Gallery® you can quickly create a sign to let everyone know when the load is clean or dirty. You’ll see how easy it is to add lettering and edit labels for all types of projects! Click here to download project.

EmbroideryWorks USA Garden Flag

dkron — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:54:24 +0000

The AccuQuilt update in the Designer’s Gallery EmbroideryWorks software includes over 100 AccuQuilt shapes for quick, easier appliqué. Now you can quickly cut, place and stitch your appliqué designs. See how easy it is to add lettering as you create this patriotic garden flag. It’s perfect to display at holiday BBQs and all summer long! Click here to download project.

EmbroideryWorks Patriotic Appliquéd Table Runner

dkron — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:02:34 +0000

This appliquéd table runner is great for Memorial Day, 4^th of July, or any time you’re feeling a little patriotic. Using the updated version of EmbroideryWorks™ with built-in AccuQuilt shapes, it’s easier than ever to add appliqué to any project! Click here to download project.

Floral Accents Table Runner

dkron — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:08:27 +0000

Ever want to customize an embroidery design to make a one-of-a-kind project? You can with Designer’s Gallery Interactives. Use the Floral Accents and Decor programs to create this pretty table runner. It’s a great addition to your décor for brunch or spring and summer gatherings.

Click here to download project.

Tutorial: Quilting with MasterWorks III

dkron — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:38:31 +0000

Do you have several pieced quilts that need quilting? If so this article is for you. Let’s drag those quilt tops out of storage and start the quilting process using MasterWorks® III. As you look through those lovely quilt tops, jot down any ideas or feelings that the quilts bring your way. Some of these ideas may be used or expanded upon during this process. Remember it all starts with an idea. If you have a geometric quilt you may choose to use the pattern that is shown in this article, or you can create something completely different with the many artwork shapes that are built in the program while using some of the same techniques. Let’s get started!

Click here to download tutorial.

EmbroideryWorks™ Bee Quilt Pattern Pillow

dkron — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:27:17 +0000

Looking for a new way to use your AccuQuilt GO! fabric cutter? This project uses one of our favorite feather dies to create appliquéd bee wings. Using the new EmbroideryWorks editing software with built-in AccuQuilt shapes, it’s easy to add appliqué and customized embroidery to every project!

Click here to download project.

Create a Shamrock Applique

tthompson — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:27:07 +0000

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we wanted to share this fun and quick applique project with you! We created this cute Shamrock using the AccuQuilt tear drop shape (#55008) for the leaves and MasterWorks III for the stem.

After your fabric is prepared and your AccuQuilt shapes are cut, download the .pes file and take it to your machine to complete this festive applique!

Click here to download the .pes file!

Placemats with the Sashiko Interactive

tthompson — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:01:32 +0000

Bored with the same look in your dining room? Well, here is the perfect solution to your decorating needs. The Sashiko Interactive Embroidery Collection from Designer’s Gallery has inspirational phrases and words that make you feel so good.

Click here to download project instructions.

MasterWorks Family Comparison

tthompson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:39:32 +0000

Have you ever wondered what the differences are between the various versions of MasterWorks? Well, we have the answer for you! Check out the charts below to see how the product versions vary from MasterWorks Lite all the way up to the current version, MasterWorks III. And, when you’re ready, you can purchase an upgrade from a Designer’s Gallery retailer! The upgrade has an MSRP of $1,199.

First, see the comparisons between MasterWorks Lite, MasterWorks I and MasterWorks II:

Now, see the comparisons between MasterWorks II and MasterWorks III:

Now that you have seen the differences and all of the awesome additions to MasterWorks III, are you ready to upgrade? If so, get in touch with your local Designer’s Gallery retailer!

MasterWorks III Four Leaf Clover Quilt

dkron — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:30:48 +0000

Believe it or now, this Four Leaf Clover Quilt started with a simple heart design! Using MasterWorks III and the unique Mirror X4 feature, you can transform a plain heart into a four leaf clover. This quilt is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day décor or celebrating your Irish heritage throughout the year. Click here to download project.

EmbroideryWorks™ Carousel Pillow

dkron — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:05:17 +0000

With EmbroideryWorks Advanced, you can modify this simple pillow project to your taste by choosing a different thread color for each heart or keeping them the same! The new carousel feature will create a circle with your chosen design. We added another heart to the middle, but try it with different designs to create a unique set!

Click here to download project

EmbroideryWorks™ Scattered Hearts Pillow

dkron — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:58:27 +0000

This heart pillow makes a cute addition to any bright, colorful room – especially around Valentine’s Day. With EmbroideryWorks™ by Designer’s Gallery®, it’s easy to take one fun heart design and scatter it for a new look. Have fun making an entire set of heart pillows—using the scatter feature, every pillow will be slightly different!

Click here to download project

EmbroideryWorks “I love Grandma & Grandpa”

dkron — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:39:37 +0000

Designer’s Gallery has partnered with AccuQuilt™ to create an exciting new version of EmbroideryWorks! Explore the AccuQuilt shapes now included in EmbroideryWorks and discover how quick and easy appliqué could be! In the meantime you’ll create this adorable shirt for a darling little one in your life!

Click here to download project.

EmbroideryWorks Be Mine Heart

dkron — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:11:03 +0000

This homemade candy or card holder is easy to make for your sweetheart. Using EmbroideryWorks Advanced you can edit your stitches, add lettering and more to customize every aspect just for your valentine.

Click here to download project.

Embroidered Tablet Protector

dkron — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:08:54 +0000

Adding embroidery to any project is simple when your design library is organized and accessible. Studio™ III from Designer’s Gallery helps keep your design files neatly arranged so you can find them quickly when you need them. See how easy it is to find the designs you need to create this embroidered tablet protector.

Click here to download instructions