ECQ stands for Embroider, Cut and Quilt and is designed for the beginner to intermediate sewer. It is also designed to be used with a digital cutting machine and a quilting automation.
Here is a fun activity practice that didn't take me very long to complete and finish.
Download the Snowflake dingbat from dafont.com here. A dingbat is basically an image created by using the lettering or symbols on your keyboard.
Open it and install it onto your computer. Then open up the Premier+ECQ software select INSERT and lpsnowflake for your font type. Type the letter A in the box and then Insert Lettering.
Now we are going to type in 'Let It Sn w', leaving a space for the snowflake. I select Arial Black as it is basically a bold and boxy font.
Then we are ready to EXPORT the design to a variety of formats.
Picture
Embroidery Fills
Embroidery Appliqué
Embroidery Outline
Automated Quilting
Cutting File
Once you have decided which design you will use, then you will EXPORT it to a file on your computer.
Formats:that you can use with the Premier+ECQ
- Embroidery: dst, exp, jef, pes, vp3, xxx
- Cutting Machines: dxf, fcm, svg
- Quilt Automation: 4qb, cmd, cap, dxf, hqf, iqp, plt, qcc, qli, txt
- Images: jpg, png, svg
Here is what it looks like in the Silhouette software. Perfect for Silver Glitterflex on a black t- shirt.
No worries if you have a Cricut Air2 or Maker. You can cut this with the silver Glitterflex. Just upload the design, find your T-shirt size and resize the design to fit.
Or embroider it onto the t shirt.
Whatever method you choose, it will definitely be quick and easy gift. A rare occurrence in today's busy lifestyle.
Stop by on Small Business Saturday November 30th to preview this new software.
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