General Discussion (including social space!)

I’ve been fighting uneven stitches and thread breaks on several projects and I’m wondering if switching to professional digitizing services for embroidery is worth it. Has anyone here tried a dedicated digitizing provider and seen noticeably smoother runs, cleaner edges, or fewer re-runs? I’m especially curious about small-batch runs and whether the up-front file cost really saves time and materials long-term. Any real-world experiences or tips?