file formats
    DST
    PES
    hex editors
    

software
    PE Design (Brother)
    SewArt
    embroidermodder
    libembroider
    python-embroidery

machines
   Brother SE-1800
   etc.

assignment
   group assignment
      test the design parameters of your machine: lines, fills, stitch direction
   individual assignment
      read the specification for an embroidery file format 
      create and embroider a design using as many styles as possible
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