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Ever wonder what all those little letters at the end of a filename mean? Or which file types can be used in Silhouette Studio? Whether it’s a design format, a font, an image file, or an embroidery file, your software level and version determine whether or not you’ll be able open a file in Studio,…
2018 is quickly coming to a close and what a great year it has been! I’m more convinced than ever that crafters in general – and Silhouette crafters in particular – are some of the most wonderful people in the world!!! I’ve enjoyed getting to know you better through my classes, workshops, and the comments…
Are you new to the Silhouette world? If so, WELCOME! The combined power of your new Silhouette machine and the Silhouette Studio software will open up a whole new realm of creative possibilities for you – which can be both exciting and overwhelming. But don’t let the overwhelming part intimidate you! Follow these 12 simple…
I’ve been working on a fun project this week that I’m eager to share with you, but my lips are sealed for the next couple of days. (Bummer!) But don’t worry, I’m not leaving you high and dry today! I’ve asked a few of my fellow Terri Johnson Creates Licensed Instructors to share their favorite…
If the only Silhouette machine you’ve ever owned is the Cameo 3 or the Portrait 2, chances are that you are most familiar with the AutoBlade. But did you know that Silhouette offers four additional blades for their electronic cutting machines as well as three tools designed specifically for the Curio? Read on for a…
Last week I introduced you to Silhouette Studio’s Quick Access Tool Bar, or “QAT” for short. There are many options in the Quick Access Tool Bar, all of which can also be accessed via menus, shortcuts, and individual panels, but having them readily accessible via the QAT is a real time-saver – it’s one of…
Today I’m continuing my series on “Silhouette Studio: Taking the Fear Out of Version 4” and discussing one of my most favorite parts of the Version 4 interface – the Quick Access Tool Bar (“QAT” for short). In this post I will cover the Fill Color, Line, and Text options, along with the Scale, Move, and…
If you’re new to Silhouette Studio Version 4, you may be asking “How do I make this thing cut???” The answer to that question lies in Silhouette Studio’s Send Panel. Today in part 3 of my “Taking the Fear Out of Version 4” series, I’ll be discussing this panel in detail. Because there are so…
In Part 1 of my “Taking the Fear Out of Version 4” series, I highlighted the differences between Silhouette Studio Version 4 and its predecessor, Version 3. I also discussed some important points to keep in mind before updating your Studio software. If you missed that post, you can find it here. Now it’s time…
When Silhouette Studio Version 4.1 was released to the public in mid-2017, it introduced a host of wonderful new features. Yet here it is, almost a year later, and I continue to run across Silhouette users working in Version 3 because they are afraid to update. While I can understand their trepidation (change is hard!),…
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