Adding a New Thread Library

Creating custom libraries in the My Favorites section lets you save your favorite items in a library so you can use them anytime you use EQ8. This is a great way to save any of your most frequently used items. This article explains how to create a My Favorite Threads library but you can also create custom libraries full of Blocks, Fabrics, Layouts, Photos, and Embroideries.

Creating a Custom Library

1. Click Libraries > Thread Library
2. Click My Favorite Threads at the top-left of the dialog box.
3. Click Create Library at the bottom-left of the dialog box.
4. The Add New Library dialog box will display.
   
5. Type a name for the library. Use a name that will help remind you of the types of items in this category.
   For example: Metallics describes the type of threads in the library so it will help to differentiate between different libraries.
6. Enter a number for how many styles (sub-categories) you will have under the main library or category. You can always add more styles later.
   In this example there are three styles. Each style can have just a few threads or, hundreds.
7. Click OK. The new library will be displayed on the left of the dialog box under My Custom Libraries.
8. Click the plus (+) sign next to the new library to display the styles.

Changing the Name of a Library

1. Right-click on the library name
2. Choose Modify Library
3. Type a new name for the library
4. Click OK
   

Changing the Name of a Style

1. Right-click on the style name
2. Choose Modify Style
3. Type a new name for the style
4. Click OK
   

Changing the Number of Styles

1. Right-click on the library name
2. Choose Modify Library
3. Type a new number under Start with __ Styles
4. Click OK
   

Adding Threads to a Custom Library

One option is to create your own thread colors.

The other option is to use threads are already in EQ8.

1. Navigate to where the threads are from within the Thread Library.
   For example, if they are in your Project Sketchbook go to the Current Sketchbook section of your Thread Library. (Do not try to copy them from the Project Sketchbook window.)
   
2. Click with your mouse to select the items you want to add to the custom library. The threads will have a blue outline when they are selected.
   Hold the Shift key on your keyboard to select a range of items.
   Use the the Ctrl/Cmd key on your keyboard to select individual items.
   Click the Select All Threads button to select all the items at once.
3. Click Copy at the bottom of the library dialog box.
   
4. Click the My Favorite section.
5. Click the plus (+) sign to open the custom library and to display the styles.
6. Click on the style you want the threads in.
7. Click the Paste button to paste the items into this style.
   
8. Click Save Library at the bottom of the library dialog box. A prompt will display telling you that your items have been saved in the library.
9. Click OK.
10. Click Close to close the library.
    
    Depending on the thread you may want it in multiple styles. Repeat steps 3-10 to add it to each different style.