Ink/Stitch
Ink/Stitch: an Inkscape extension for machine embroidery design
...It transforms vector graphics into stitch patterns compatible with embroidery machines. Users can create detailed designs using running stitches, satin stitches, fill patterns, and manual stitch placement. The software provides customizable stitch parameters, underlays, and routing tools for optimizing embroidery results. Its lettering system includes pre-digitized fonts and support for custom embroidery fonts. Users can preview stitch sequences through an animated simulator and generate detailed PDF production sheets. Ink/Stitch also supports thread color management and importing or exporting popular embroidery formats. ...