1.  Basic Training

 Includes notes on the PCD-Win manual, a short run through the program menu items, and a quick lesson on critical evaluation of designs.

2.  Getting the Picture

 Places to find inspiration for creating your own designs as well as some basic instructions for working with pictures to get them design ready. (533kb)

3.  Design Elements

This chapter covers the basic elements that you will find in any design.  With a little bit of study, you can use these elements to your advantage in creating wonderful design.(80kb)

4.  A fill

This part covers the basic definitions and manipulation of the A fill, or satin stitch fill in the PCD-Win software.  Once you know the basics...it is easy to control...(236kb)

5.  B fill

Covers the basic descriptions and definitions of the B fill, or flat fill in PCD-Win.  Makes using this fill easy.  (523kb)

6.  Basic Design Cleanup

Designs that do not sew out well, contain too many jump stitches or harbor hidden errors are difficult to deal with.  This section covers the most common difficulties and offers a few easy fixes for each. (222kb)

7.  Lettering and Computer Fonts

Covers the development of nice lettered designs using the fonts that are already on your computer.  Does not cover using the machine fonts.  (211kb)

8. Big Hoop Design and Templates

This lesson is an older one that covers the development of Big Hoop Designs.  With your .bmp and the templates provided, you can make perfectly aligning Big Hoop Designs.   (60.4kb)

9.  Heirloom Looks

With this lesson, you will learn about applique, shadow applique, addition of machine stitches to design work and echo stitching.  Design elements that are sure to make your designs extra special. (143 kb)