A friend introduced me to the world of machine embroidery. I found her machine interesting. It was when I was shown how the software could help me turn my artwork into something the machine could stitch out that I became hooked. I get along with computers almost as well as I do sewing machines. I own a Designer 1 named "Baby".. She isn't getting as much use as she did in earlier years. She does all my regular sewing!  I am also the proud owner of a Brother PR600 , Innovis 500D (little Pooh) and Innovis 1000. The shirts/craft fairs have become a thing of the past. Thanks to my loyal customers, and a few close friends, I am now devoting most of my time to drawing and designing. I have to make time for my grandchildren - Jonathan and Alexandra.

I began using Embird Studio digitizing program in early 2005. Embird is my favorite do everything program.  I use Studio to create all my designs. It does everything I need it to do at an extremely affordable price. I teach an occasional class - at the International Embroidery Conference (Indiana Embroidery Conference) and the American Embroidery Conference. I specialize in newbies. I have a Yahoo Group you are welcome to join called Embird101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Embird101  I have recently added a 2nd group - AbsolutelyEmbird, formerly run by Kathy Jones of the Flying Needle.  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AbsolutelyEmbird/ I look forward to hearing from you. I have several Embird tutorials available and am not teaching private seminars.Upcoming seminars are listed on the Embird Seminars page.  If interested in a seminar in your area, please contact me at pegboard1@yahoo.com.