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Quilt Group Grid
3.2.2 Quilt Group Grid
Having a grid helps with the positioning of the quilting patterns. Having a crosshair
to show where the sewing head is currently placed helps to synchronize the those
images with the actual quilt. 
 View Grid
 - Choosing to show a grid will change the look of the preview area. It will
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 Because there are so many computer monitor / TV variations that can be used as a
screen, CS can calibrate the grid size for you using the  Zoom Reset 
icon also on the
status bar. This can be done easily using a 1 square paper template or ruler. First,
be sure the Grid is visible. Next, hold the template or ruler on the screen, and zoom
in and out until the screen grid is exactly the same as the 1 template. Then click on
this icon, and that perspective will be...

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Removing a Quilt Group
3.2.4 Removing a Quilt Group
Removing the quilt group does not delete any of the patterns selected for the
project. Just click on the quilt group tab, so that tab (or group) becomes the active
one, and click on the (RemoveQuiltGroup) icon located at the top of the Project
Information window. CS will always ask if you are sure you...

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3.3 Quilt Patterns
Hundreds of digitized quilt patterns came with your Statler, and thousands more are
available for you to purchase. The designers who sell their patterns decide how to
protect their designs via copyright statements and some use encryption. So, dont be
surprised if you are asked to provide your controller number when you purchase
digitized patterns. (To find it, click on  Help
, then click on About. The controller
serial number is displayed.)...

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 Derivative patterns consist of portions of another pattern. The CS design capabilities
make it easy to modify patterns, and export the derivative to be used in other
projects.
3.3.1 About Quilt PatternsPatterns can be combined, and they can be split into pieces. Here are the terms and
definitions that will help explain how this works:
Segments  - All...

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(1) Allissa block 1  – is very detailed with a square-ish shape. Is very dense (good
for larger blocks), has symmetry (suggest Freeze Aspect = ON).
(2) Allissa block 2  - is a simpler design with a square shape. Is not dense (could fit
many sizes) has symmetry (suggest Freeze Aspect = ON).
(3) Allissa block 3  – is circular, with more density on outer edges, (good for larger
blocks), has motion (Direction of hearts conveys motion), suggest freeze
aspect = ON.
(4)...

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Continuous Patternsdesigned to be repeated as many times as needed, to span the border.   
(3) Spool of thread (with one spool) is a corner pattern. It is continuous, and is designed to connect the stitch lines of the border patterns.
(4) Spool of Thread (with three spools) is a specialty border pattern. This one has been designed to work with the...

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P2P pattern in the pattern list, and hold the Ctrl key down while selecting 1 or more
additional P2P patterns. Now as the P2P points are clicked, the patterns will be
placed, based on their selection sequence. 
 
 
In this example, two P2P patterns were concatonated,  Freeze Aspect = ON, and the
click spacing varied. These are great options for skinny sashings. 
Design It Yourself:   Point-to-Point (P2P) lines and patterns  can be positioned
using the P2P icon &...

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3.4 Quilt Pattern Setup and Edit
What You See Is What You Quilt  !  
There is an acronym for this:  WYSIWYQ  (Pronounced “Whissey Wick”).   Being
able to see what is about to be quilted is extremely valuable because it eliminates
many surprises.  
There are two modes involved when choosing, positioning and previewing quilting
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3.4.1 Selecting Patterns
“ Select
” means to choose. If using the mouse, this is a single click. If using a touch
screen, it is tapping the screen. “ Select
” and Click
 and “ Highlight
” are used
interchangeably because selecting an object generally highlights it. 
There are several methods to selecting multiple patterns. 
*  All Patterns
 - can be selected by clicking on the Select All Patterns icon.  
This will select everything on the preview area for the...