Notes About Split Designs

As you browse through the large (and growing) collection of designs, you'll notice that some designs are marked as "split." These designs are generally variations of other larger designs, and split so that folks with smaller hoops can stitch them.

Examples are below.

This design is a "split" neckline. The black line down the middle of the image shows you where the design is split. This particular design is split because shirt necklines require large designs, sometimes larger than what embroidery machines can stitch.
 

This is a clock design, split into a left half and a right half. Some clocks are split because clocks tend to be quite large. In order to fill the space, a design for a clock needs to be large, too.

This design is a split border. Many borders are split into two pieces, so that folks with smaller 100 x 100 mm hoops, can stitch larger borders in multiple hoopings.
 

When you see a split design, and review the size that is listed, you may wonder if the size refers to the finished size, or the design size. The size refers to the design size. We list the size of the largest piece to help you determine if the design will fit your machine's stitching area.

When you download a "split" design, you'll find the sections labeled as "left" or "right, or "a" or "b." You will need to rehoop the fabric when working with split designs. Special instructions are usually provided in your order history.

Questions about split designs? Email stitch@emblibrary.com.