Machine Embroidery Design FormatsAll designs come as a zip archive file that when unzipped or extracted contain the following embroidery file formats:
DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, SHV, VIP, VP3 and XXX.
There will also be an "Instructions" folder that contains a PDF file that has step by step instructions with many photos to help with your embroidery design.
This partial in the hoop project uses a pre-made 12×16″ pillow form. Some basic machine sewing is required to complete this project . The pillow is completed with a Velcro closure in the back. This closure is completely done in the hoop. A total of two hoopings are required. The center of the pillow front is quilted and the borders are attached during the embroidery process and finished on the sewing machine. You may use a strip pieced border, as shown, or just make the side borders from one fabric. Instructions for strip piecing are included. There is room for personalization of the pillow under the clothesline. In all, you are getting 2 stitch files (Velcro closure; front of design)