Looks like I took a bit of time off, doesn't it! Ah, life just keeps happening.
There is a cute design attached, a dragon with a flower. It's not new but I didn't want any of you to think I'd forgotten about you! I am working on a pack of 12 designs for you - astrological designs. They should be out next week so you will be getting another newsletter then, replete with the full pack of designs.
How did I come upon this pack choice? Last month I was stung by a scorpion here in Phoenix. That was very interesting. I decided to immortalize the critter but alas, could not bring myself to actually digitize one as they are kind of scary looking so promised everyone on EmbForum a design to 'commemorate' the event and decided to do the sign for Scorpio. Then I decided to take it a step further and do an entire pack for all of you. The designs are not extravagant. They are each one color, about 2 inches tall. I have the pack half done so will finish up next week and get those out to you with another missive.
As I mentioned, life just keeps happening. Doesn't it for everyone?? :-) The biggest change we will see here at the Auclair home is a move back to Oregon. We've decided to relocate one final time and this will truly be our last major move for a very long while. Portland is where we will land. Jim and I are happy to be returning to the 'land of lush' and I don't mean via a bottle. Green everywhere is going to suit us just fine. Jim has an incredibly large customer base there and those machines have missed him. He's missed his Pacific Northwest customers too. It just makes sense! He's got wonderful customers everywhere he goes and we thank every one of you. We've family up in Portland as well, Carly and Dane, my grown babes. It's time we went back to the nest as it were.
For those who may not know, I host software webinars every two weeks through Hirsch, representing EmbForum. We do use Pulse software so we address the tools in that software but I always work in some digitizing. If you'd like to attend the free webinars, you can register at www.hirschinternational.com. Go to Events then down to Software Hints and Tricks. They are at 2 pm Eastern and 10 am Eastern the next time - every other one is in the afternoon, then the other is in the morning. If you are on West Coast time they are ALL in the morning.
Some other news: I've got a new website that came on line today called Busy Head Creations - www.busyheadcreations.com. It's a site for taking care of any custom digitizing needs. All designs can be done in Pulse format (PXF) but other formats are available as well, both commercial and home formats. One stop shopping is what this is!
I'd like to remind you all that Jim has a free machine maintenance list. It's for commercial embroiderers. Unfortunately he does not know home machines. Heck, he can't even do anything with mine besides oil it! But if you have a commercial machine, he's your guy. If you'd like to join the list but have not had the chance, simply email me and I'll add you.
I am trying to figure out how to invite all of you to webinars or how to give you digitizing information via the type-written word. I may put together pictures until then with explanations. If there are any particular techniques you'd like to see please let me know.
That's it for this one. I'll get on the rest of the astrological designs in the coming week so you will see two newsletters in a very short period of time which will make up for the drought.
