Fixing Frames and Flourishes as Embroideries

Frames and flourishes are fixed as an embroidery when the Modify tab is selected, Fix as Stitches is used, or they are Combined with another design. The stitches are then created, and any further resizing or rescaling of the embroidery may affect stitch density and length. The stitch properties, for example the density, pattern, angle or stitch length, may not be changed after it is fixed. Appliqué fabric cannot be changed in the Context menu after the frame is fixed, but you may use the Select Appliqué features on the Appliqué tab.

When frames are fixed as embroideries, the handles change from green to white. After a frame has been converted to embroidery, it can no longer be changed with Frame properties, and the stitch types cannot be adjusted. If the Resize

mode is selected, the handles will become blue. To reverse fixing as an embroidery, click Undo

To fix a frame as an embroidery deliberately, right-click it and select Fix as Stitches

from the Context menu, or select Fix as Stitches in the Combine drop-down menu in the Home tab.