Embroidery Digitizing: All About Blending and Shading

Today we are taking a deep dive into blending and shading with embroidery digitizing. I'll share everything I know on the rules and theory required in order to get perfect blends and shades with thread. 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Understanding the role stitch density plays 03:05 - How many colors should you use? 04:55 - Patience is a virtue 05:36 - The importance of stitching out your designs in "real life" 07:28 - Settings to adjust in your digitizing software 12:00 - A closer look at some test shading I did 15:38 - Explaining how I digitized my flower design 26:06 - Using reference photos from existing embroidery designs 27:13 - My recommendation on further blending & shading classes to take 29:01 - Outro Websites I mentioned: https://www.urbanthreads.com/ https://www.emblibrary.com/ https://learntodigitize.net/ Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lashley_creations/ Check out my Shop! https://www.lashleycreations.com