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This article dives deep into the features, benefits, system requirements, and workflows of the Bernina Artlink 8 software.

Borders are tedious to program manually. Artlink 8 includes 8 automatic border wizards (scallops, waves, points, etc.). You simply draw a line or a shape, click the border tool, and the software fills the path with repeating embroidery motifs.

If you love redwork or decorative stitching, Artlink 8 supports running stitches, split stitches, and "art stitches" that mimic hand embroidery. You can scan a hand-drawn line drawing, import it, and convert the lines directly to redwork stitches.

Open Artlink 8. Click File > Import > Image . Select your JPEG or PNG. The software places it on the virtual hoop.

One of the most frustrating aspects of old embroidery software was the "blue line" simulation that looked nothing like real thread. Artlink 8 introduces a photorealistic rendering engine. You can see exactly how the light will hit satin stitches and how fill stitches will overlap before you waste thread or stabilizer.

If you decide Artlink 8 isn't for you, here are alternatives: