The design and editing the design is part of the

now that you have both tensions correct, run a sample by the digitization . digitizing a number of columns of satin stitch about 1.5 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. i use a lower case l. make as many columns as you have needles on your machine and set it up so each needle stitches a column.
backing materials in tape digitizing like cutaways and tearaways are used according to the type of fabric. such as, cutaway backings are used for weave fabrics and tear aways are used for quick results because this backing pattern is easiest among all. most of the backing materials can establish the quality of the finished product
please don’t misunderstand. this isn’t some new age thinking, where if you think positively you can do anything you want. “get in the zone and you’ll be a great puncher” is positively goofy. however, i can’t emphasize enough how important i believe this is to embroidery punching : not the getting into “the punch zone”, but being creative