3Turn off the backdrop – press D – for a better view.
3Review the results. Things to check for:
3Edges clearly defined
3No unwanted connectors
3Number of trims
3Overall stitch count.
3If you are unsatisfied, click Undo and try again. Try different settings and check the previews. You may need to touch up the image in PHOTO-PAINT if none of the results is good enough.
3Use crisp images with well-defined subjects and strong contrasts.
3Be careful if, after processing a larger image, you decide to reduce the design size. Stitches may be too closely bunched and cause needle breaks.
3Limit the amount of resizing done in EmbroideryStudio so as to retain as much image information as possible.
3Try combining different outputs with different colors.
3Posterizing effects may produce good results at lower thresholds. In Corel PHOTO-PAINT, this is available via Image > Transform Posterize.
3Try applying filters such as Stucki, Jarvis and Crosshatch effects.
3In Corel PHOTO-PAINT Stucki and Jarvis are available via Image > Convert to Black and White (1-bit). Adjust intensity as necessary.
3Crosshatch is available via Effects > Art Strokes > Pen & Ink.
3An interesting technique is offered by applying a halftone filter. In the sample below, the image is split into separate CMYK channels and Reef PhotoStitch applied to each one. In Corel PHOTO-PAINT select Image > Convert to CMYK Color and Image > Split Channels To > CMYK.
3While originally intended for use with photographs, Reef PhotoStitch can also employ graphics to create appealing commercial embroidery.
