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Join thousands of embroiderers (just like you) who want to learn how to create and edit embroidery designs in this FREE Embroidery Digitizing Made Easy Challenge. This free challenge created by John Deer is the perfect starting point for you if you are eager to try your hand at digitizing. It’s simpler than you’d think!
Digitize & Create 6 Embroidery Designs Yourself
This Challenge is a free way to challenge yourself to try embroidery digitizing if you never have before. Many embroiderers are intimidated by the word “digitizing.” They think it’s overly complicated or you have to be a “computer person” to do it. The truth is, it’s not that complicated if you have the right instructor, good software, and an open mind to challenge yourself and give it a try.
Whether you currently own embroidery software or have never used it, this 30-day Challenge will take you by the hand and show you how easy it can be to create and edit your own designs using a 30-day free trial of Hatch embroidery software. In this free Challenge, you’ll follow along 7 bite-sized video lessons with John Deer, the world’s most awarded embroidery digitizer, and create 6 designs yourself from start to finish! Skip the frustration and stop trying to learn how to digitize from sources that may have never done it at a professional or commercial level. The name of our site says it all: Digitizing Made Easy. Are you up for the Challenge?
Learn Digitizing From The World’s Most Awarded Digitizer
Are You Ready To Start The Digitizing Made Easy Challenge?
30 days
2 – 3 hours per week
There are 4 parts to this challenge, you should aim to complete 1 part per week. We teach this challenge in Hatch, one of the world’s leading embroidery software programs. But if you don’t have Hatch, that’s no problem! We got you a FREE 30-day trial! All you have to do is start your 30-day free Hatch trial here on our website by filling out the form below.
If you already own Hatch, click here to fill out a form and we’ll email you a link to download the Challenge files and get started.
Our Education has Proven Results
Here’s What Other Embroiderers Have to Say…
“Thank you John Deer for challenging me to do something I never thought I could, and for opening up a world of possibilities for me!
Recently I decided to take the Embroidery Challenge and I am so happy I did! I learned so much in the lessons, and became so much more confident in my digitizing abilities… John Deer’s ability to teach it by digitizing actual designs, step by step is the reason I am successful! I never thought I would be this “good” and now I just want to keep learning!“
– Barbara Richter
“John is very thorough with his lessons and explains so anyone can understand
I have never, ever digitized. I have been purchasing embroidery designs online and just using as is. I could never adjust or make my own. I wanted to design my own so I did my research and discovered Hatch. I downloaded the trial and fell in love immediately. With the trial, I accepted the 30 day challenge and already created 3 designs. I know this is just the start but… it was so easy and with John Deer’s help, I can learn at my own pace. Thank you John Deer for helping me learn how to digitize.“
– Mary Lesh
Ever since I found the book Digitizing Made Easy, I’ve followed Embroidery Legacy. I have been digitizing for a while, but am no expert for sure. I have learned most of what I know about digitizing from John at Embroidery Legacy and I always learn something new. In this class it was Branching, wow, what a time saver! John is an incredible teacher and mentor. His classroom style is both educational and entertaining.“
– Sandy Harvey
I was truly afraid that I would not understand digitizing, I even owned the Wilcom Hatch software for over a year and I loved the program, but I was limited with doing the basics. John opened a door into a whole new world of understanding embroidery and there are no limits to what can be done. Even if you do not become a digitizer, you will still learn how to recognize good digitizing in designs that you purchase. He makes it so easy to understand. I am so blessed to be able to say I learned from the best!“
– Pat Yliniemi
I recently completed the free Digitizing Made Easy Challenge and I really enjoyed it. John is a great educator because he not only explains HOW to digitize better but also WHY. I was learning the theory! I learnt how not to make my designs bullet proof and also how to have my machine run smoothly without unnecessary jumps and stops. After watching my machine sew out purchased designs for over 20 years, (and also some of my old software trials), I now know how and why some could be improved. From one very happy pupil.“
– Elisabeth Tringham
Wow where do I begin!! Let’s start with the amazing staff at Embroidering made easy. They are phenomenal. Their customer service cannot be beat. Then there’s John… what a guy. He doesn’t go too fast. His lessons are amazing. He also has a great sense of humour if you watch his tutorials. There’s a reason he is number one and he is very likely to stay and hold that title for a very long time. From a total newbie, thank you John and your wonderful crew.“
– Angel Corbett
Are you ready to start the Digitizing Made Easy Challenge
– For FREE? –
Simply start your free 30 day Hatch trial and we’ll send you everything you need for this challenge. We’ll do everything we can to make sure you rock this challenge and actually have FUN while doing it. Here’s what you get:
7 bite-sized video lessons taught by John Deer
7 design files, an .ESA quilters file and a PDF print off of John’s favorite Hatch hotkeys
Short motivational emails to keep them you on track with the Challenge
Digitizing Made Easy Challenge Video Lessons
Here’s an overview of the bite-sized video lessons you’ll be completing throughout the Challenge. Please note that you will need the design files, found exclusively on our website to complete these lessons.
Part 1: Introduction
Introduction Video: Welcome to Embroidery Legacy’s 30-day Embroidery Digitizing Made Easy Challenge! In this intro lesson, we’ll explain the interactive video lessons used in this challenge and get you familiar with some of the basic tools you’ll be using. To begin, we’ll introduce you to Hatch embroidery’s working environment, explain how to load native files, and save your designs so you can embroider your samples on your machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a different question or need help with the Challenge? Join our Hatch Facebook group to ask questions, share your work, and see what other embroiderers are up to!
Ready to try embroidery digitizing? Download your 30-day free Hatch trial though us to begin the Challenge & receive some other fun freebies. The artwork files required for the Challenge will be emailed to you after downloading your free Hatch trial through us or filling out the form above if you own or have downloaded Hatch before.