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Learning the Basics

Learning the Basics

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  • Getting Started
  • Opening & Closing the Software
  • The FTC-U Workspace
  • Adjusting the Workspace
  • Using the Color Palette
  • Correcting Mistakes
  • Creating New Designs
  • Opening & Closing Designs
  • Setting the Program Preferences
  • Saving Designs
  • Saving Custom Shapes
  • Saving an Object as a Symbol
  • Batch Converter
  • Exporting and Importing Assets
  • Printing Designs
Viewing Designs

Viewing Designs

4
  • Viewing Methods & Tools
  • The Magnifying Glass, Zoom, and Pan
  • Viewing Buttons
  • Displaying the Hoop
Using Digitizing Tools

Using Digitizing Tools

3
  • Using Digitizing Tools
  • Drawing Modes
  • Using Presets
Artwork: Creating & Editing

Artwork: Creating & Editing

4
  • Drawing Lines
  • Drawing Shapes
  • Editing Artwork Objects
  • Converting Artwork to Stitches
Run Stitches

Run Stitches

7
  • Creating Standard Run Stitch Objects
  • Creating Manual Run Stitches
  • Adjusting Standard Run Stitch Properties
  • Editing Run Stitches
  • Editing Manual Run Stitches
  • Run Stitch Effects & Properties
  • Convert to Run Stitch Options
Steil Satin Stitches

Steil Satin Stitches

4
  • Creating Steil Satin Stitch Objects
  • Adjusting Steil Satin Stitch Properties
  • Editing Steil Satin Stitches
  • Convert to Steil Stitch Options
Satin Stitches

Satin Stitches

5
  • Creating Standard Satin Stitch Objects
  • Adjusting Satin Stitch Properties
  • Editing Satin Stitch Angles/Inclinations
  • Editing Satin Stitch Shapes
  • Convert to Satin Stitch Options
Fill Stitches

Fill Stitches

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  • Creating Fill Stitch Objects
  • Adjusting Fill Stitch Properties
  • Editing Fill Stitch Angles
  • Editing Fill Stitch Shapes
  • Convert to Fill Stitch Options
Applique Stitches

Applique Stitches

3
  • Creating Applique Stitch Objects
  • Adjusting Applique Properties
  • Adjusting Applique Shapes
Specialty Stitches

Specialty Stitches

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  • Stipple Stitch
  • Cross Stitch Fill & Outline
  • Whitework Lace
  • Auto Cutwork
  • Auto Lace
  • Auto Lace Background
  • Mesh Steil
  • Auto Shadow Work
  • Auto Nap Blocker
Advanced Editing

Advanced Editing

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  • Save2Sew
  • Convert Designs to Outlines
  • Emboss Tool
  • Contour Tool
  • Create Outlines
  • Properties Panel Tabs
Sequence View Panel

Sequence View Panel

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  • Sequence View Panel
  • Moving Objects Using the Sequence View Panel
  • Sequence View Panel Filter Options
  • Sequence View Panel Design Notes
  • Sequence View Panel Right-Click Options
Lettering: Creating & Editing

Lettering: Creating & Editing

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  • Standard Text
  • Circle Text
  • Vertical Text
  • Path Text
  • Monogram Text
  • Import True Type Text
  • Breaking Up Text
  • Font Importer
  • Font Play
Using Free Resources

Using Free Resources

6
  • Custom Shapes Library
  • Backdrops Library
  • Artwork Library
  • Button Hole
  • Symbols
  • Free Monthly Software Designs
Importing Images & Artwork

Importing Images & Artwork

2
  • Importing Artwork
  • Backdrop Images: Loading & Editing
Using Wizards and Special Design Tools

Using Wizards and Special Design Tools

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  • Save2Sew
  • Auto Cross-Stitch Wizard
  • Photo-Stitch Wizard
  • Auto-Digitizer Wizard
  • Auto Artwork Wizard
  • Name Drops Tool
  • Splitting a Design
  • Creating a Fling Repeat Design
  • Repeat Design Tool
  • Corners Repeat Tool
  • Templates Tool
  • Color Play
  • Word Play
  • Magic Wand Tool
  • Redwork Tool
  • Duplicate Tool
  • UDesignIt
Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts

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  • Keyboard Shortcuts
01: Tools for Everyone

01: Tools for Everyone

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  • START HERE
  • Lesson 1: Getting Started
  • Lesson 2: Workspace Setup
  • Lesson 3: Zooming in the Software
  • Lesson 4: Working With Thread Colors & Charts
  • Lesson 5: The Properties Box
  • Lesson 6: The Sequence View
  • Lesson 7: Saving Designs
  • Lesson 8: Browser, Library, & Designs Tab
  • Practice Lesson 1
  • Practice Lesson 2
  • Practice Lesson 3
  • Practice Lesson 4
02: Tools for Creating

02: Tools for Creating

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  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Tools for Creating
  • Lesson 2: Introduction to the Creation Tools
  • Lesson 3A: Artwork Creation Tools
  • Lesson 3B: Artwork Tool
  • Lesson 3C: Artwork Tool
  • Lesson 3D: Artwork Tool
  • Lesson 4: The Run Stitch
  • Lesson 5: The Satin Stitch
  • Lesson 6: The Fill Stitch
  • Lesson 7A: Converting Artwork to Stitches
  • Lesson 7B: Converting Artwork to Stitches
  • Lesson 8: Using Auto Artwork Wizard
  • Lesson 9: Using Auto Digitizing Wizard
  • Lesson 10: Using Auto Cross Stitch Wizard
  • Lesson 11: Using Photo Stitch Wizard
  • Lesson 12: Using the Magic Wand & Redwork Tools
  • Lesson 13: Using Photo 2 Stitches Tool
  • Practice Lesson 3A
  • Practice Lesson 3B
  • Practice Lesson 4A
  • Practice Lesson 4B
  • Practice Lesson 5A
  • Practice Lesson 5B
  • Practice Lesson 6A
  • Practice Lesson 6B
  • Practice Lesson 7A
  • Practice Lesson 7B
03: Tools for Embellishing

03: Tools for Embellishing

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  • Lesson 1: Fling Repeat Tool
  • Lesson 2: Repeat Tool
  • Lesson 3: Corners Repeat Tool
  • Lesson 4: Templates Tool
  • Lesson 5: Circle Template Tool
  • Practice Lesson 1
  • Practice Lesson 2
  • Practice Lesson 3
  • Practice Lesson 4
  • Practice Lesson 5
04: Tools for Personalization

04: Tools for Personalization

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  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Personalization Tools
  • Lesson 2: Standard and Vertical Text
  • Lesson 3: Circular Text
  • Lesson 4: Monogram Text
  • Lesson 5: Path Text
  • Lesson 6: Import True Type Text
  • Lesson 7: Font Play
  • Lesson 8 – Forever & Always
  • Practice Lesson 1
05: Tools for Editing

05: Tools for Editing

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  • Introduction to Tools for Editing
  • Lesson 1: Editing Basics
  • Lesson 2A: Slice Tool
  • Lesson 2B: Object Slice Tool
  • Lesson 2C: Open Slice Tool
  • Lesson 2D: Gap Slice Tool
  • Lesson 2E: Overlap Slice Tool
  • Lesson 3: Editing Properties
  • Lesson 4: Distortion Tool
  • Lesson 5: Fit to Hoop
  • Lesson 6: Optimize Design Tools
  • Lesson 7: Group & Ungroup
  • Lesson 8: Flip & Rotate Objects
  • Lesson 9: Align & Distribute Objects
  • Lesson 10: Trim Objects
  • Lesson 11: Split Design Tool
  • Lesson 12: Add a Hole to a Fill Stitch
  • Practice Lesson Ideas
06: Advanced Lessons

06: Advanced Lessons

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  • Lesson 1: Whitework Lace
  • Lesson 2: Auto Cutwork
  • Lesson 3: Auto Lace
  • Lesson 4: Auto Shadow Work
  • Lesson 5: Auto Lace Background
  • Lesson 6: Auto Nap Blocker
  • Lesson 7: Design Sequencing
  • Lesson 8: Creating Custom Thread Charts
  • Lessons 9 – 11: Creating Assets
  • Lesson 12: Custom Shapes
  • Lesson 13: Word Play Shapes
  • Lesson 14: Color Play Shapes
  • Lesson 15: Symbols
  • Lesson 16: Motif Patterns
  • Lesson 17: Fonts
  • Lesson 18: Create Standard Fill Patterns
  • Lesson 19: Creating Fancy Fill Patterns
  • Lesson 20: Importing & Exporting Assets
  • Lesson 21: Quilt Block In-the-Hoop
07: Technique Lessons

07: Technique Lessons

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  • Lesson 1: Learning from the Tools
  • Lesson 2: Applique Fundamentals
  • Lesson 3: Multiple Applique Pieces
  • Lesson 4: Overlapping Applique
  • Lesson 5: Towels
  • Lesson 6: Creating a Name Patch
  • Lesson 7 – Redwork Seahorse
Floriani Add-On Software

Floriani Add-On Software

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  • START HERE – Intro to Add-On Software
  • My Design Album
  • Rainbow Software
  • Lettering Master
  • Sketch-A-Stitch
  • Total Quilter – My Decorative Quilter II
  • Total Quilter – Appli-Quilt
  • Total Quilter – Quilt Builder
Intro to Digitizing With DJ

Intro to Digitizing With DJ

1
  • Intro to Digitizing With DJ
Recipes

Recipes

4
  • Introduction to Embroidery Recipes
  • Satin Stitch Recipes
  • Fill Stitch Recipes
  • Cross Stitch & Stipple Stitch Recipes
001 - 010: Guided Designs

001 - 010: Guided Designs

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  • 001 – Applique Design
  • 002 – Redwork Design
  • 003 – Standard Design
  • 004 – Raw Edge Applique Design
  • 005 – Pin Cushion Design
  • 006 – Spring Floral
  • 007 – Butterfly
  • 008 – Bee Kind
  • 009 – Ripple Fill Butterflies