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Stitch Multiple Patterns using Repeat_Patterns
 
 
Tip:   
It is easier (but not essential) to make changes to the settings before clicking
on the pattern location. If you forget, CS will move only one repeat into the preview
area and it will be the size of the default dimensions. Don ’t worry, you can still
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*  Spacing (Horiz / Vert)
 is the distance between patterns.  Positive numbers
spread the patterns further apart and negative numbers bring them closer
together.
*  Quilt Angle
 - is the number of degrees of rotation applied to the series of
patterns . This applies to patterns grouped together.    
*  Connect
 - what to do between each pattern. 
- Connect Start/End tries to stitch the patterns in a continuous path, joining
the end of one pattern to the start of...

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*  Alternating
 - allows the rows to be staggered. This is done by adding an extra
repeat to every other row (called the Plus Row).   
           
 
  4.  Click on the point on the quilt top that you will use as your Pattern Location point
and the images are moved into the preview...

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you exit setup mode and begin to edit the patterns in the preview area. Once you
start to edit patterns, returning to change numbers in the process details will erase
any editing you have done.   Save Project Settings
 often. 
Exit Setup mode by 1) closing the Repeat Pattern Setup dialog box, 2) changing to a
different quilt group (tab) 3) opening another project. The individual patterns in the
preview area can now be edited as needed.
5.  Click on Start_Quilting...

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Stitch Partial Patterns using Trim-Outside
   
Prep Step #4. Click on the pattern and resize using the handles until satisfied. 
Steps to follow: 
1.  Specify Trim Outside.  
This is one of the choices presented when clicking on the black arrow to the right of
the Trim icon. 
2.  Click on the Trim icon.   
   CS will prompt for...

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Design It Yourself  - Steps 2 & 3 above could have been done using the Draw
command,   Draw Trim
choice. These Draw Options
 dont include step-by-step
prompts, but perform the same function.
4.  Reposition the pattern image. 
Click on the pattern(s) to select if needed. Use
the resizing handles to  re-size, rotate and reposition the pattern so it aligns to the
Trim boundary.  Save the project
.
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Tip:  Multiple Trim-Inside boundaries are possible in one quilt group but only one
Trim-Outside. 
Quick Reference Trim Outside
4.3.5 Stitch a Composite Pattern
Composite patterns can be created using any patterns but  block patterns
 and P2P
patterns  work best.  Composite patterns are...

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four patterns were placed and then they were carefully resized so the overlaps
appear seamless.  Again, if this composite pattern is going to be used repeatedly, it
may be a good idea to group the four patterns, making it one pattern. Select the four
patterns, right click the selection and choose  Combine Patterns
 or Export Pattern
.
Example 3
: Round patterns placed in square quilt blocks can be problematic. Filling
the corners with a small pattern will improve...

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The patterns shape was triangular, and the P2P clicks were done at the corners of
the square block. It took five clicks to complete this design. (Use  Endpoint snaps
to be sure the last click and the first click are on the same point, but leave endpoint
snap off for the other points.) Originally,...

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4.4 Phase 3 - Borders
Borders are (usually) continuous line patterns designed to be stitched repeatedly
across an area. Corner patterns are usually placed in the preview area first, and
then the repeated border patterns are placed and connected.   
Design It Yourself:   With experience you will be comfortable making corner
patterns using  your own border patterns. The  Draw Options
 and Right Click
Options  are used to modify them and  Export Pattern
 will save...