Go into the sewing order in Layout and editing, then you can adjust which field sews when.
DaveJ
I've digitised a picture that my 5 year old son drew recently.
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> The picture is a line drawing in black biro (fine black pen) and we
> coloured it in using PE Design.
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> It looks fine, but when I view the sewn out preview, or when I sew it
> the design is OK but the order it sews the black lines means the whole
> think is covered in threads as it moves from one part of the design to
> another. I cut them all away, but it took me longer nearly 1/2 an
> hour. I've not done any digitising for a year or so, and never with a
> childs picture - any hints or suggestions?
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> Julia
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> PS I can attach the pic if you'd like, but I'm not sure if it's OK to
> do that in this group