Embird 2008
Editors' Review
Though this application's numerous features may take some getting used to, you'll find a host of tools for creating your own embroidery designs. Embird offers two modes, Manager and Editor, and each is chockfull of buttons and file menu options. Fortunately, they're organized by functionality, which makes the software easier to use, though the available tutorial provides much-needed guidance for getting started. The Manager is used to import designs from a host of file types and comes with its own file browser and filter, while the Editor is used to manipulate and finalize images. Embird offers some preloaded designs, though it's easy to import your own. Five optional plug-ins are available to help digitize new designs, convert text to stitches, and work with photos, but each one requires separate registration. There's a 100-use or 30-day trial limitation. Embird's wealth of features can help any user create her own embroidery designs.
