A developer, frustrated with the subscription requirement for their $300 embroidery machine, created a free and open-source embroidery software called ZigZag. Available for Mac and Windows, ZigZag allows users to turn SVG artwork into machine embroidery, edit stitches visually, and create designs with AI agents via Model Context Protocol (MCP). The software, built in Rust for performance, supports various embroidery machine formats and can even send designs directly to a Brother Skitch over Bluetooth. With a user-friendly interface and command-line tool, ZigZag provides a flexible and compatible solution for embroidery design and editing, making it a viable alternative to proprietary software.