I bought this as a gift for my wife! I consider my self to be a expert at windows and graphic design software. I was looking for some program to allow my wife to expand her capabilities with her recently purchased Baby Lock Aventura II Embroidery Machine.
I chose the above software to help her reach her goals. I gave it initially a one star because it was what I wanted but what I received was PE-Design Plus 2 which is a higher priced packed upgrade version of the same software, plus 2 other programs.
For a Introductory embroidery software program it was priced at what I would call lower midrange, $399.00. What I received was PE Design Plus 2 which was priced at $649.00 but was out-of-stock. My problem initially was how could this be. Do I return it because it was not what I ordered or do I keep it as it was a bigger value than what I originally ordered?
I originally thought about trading for Embrilliance Stitch Artist level 2 at 379.00. but it was out of stock. Choices!
I visited the web and watched videos for several days. I found that the programs that I really liked were $1000.00+ way out of my budget for this gift. I think I am much happier with the substitution that was made.
Pro and cons.
PE Design Lite PE Design Plus 2
Software Win 8 only? Win Vista 7, 8.1, 10 (32 or 64 Bit)
Upgrade PE Design 8 PE Design 10, 11
Extra's PhotoStitch, Applique
Cost $399.00 $649.00 (Paid $399.00)
Final Thoughts Great value for now!