Why use a computer guided system instead of or in addition to hand guiding?
A computer guided system offers certain features: • Patterns are precise in every stitch, and can be accurately and uniformly repeated. • Each pattern can be modified or customized to make each creation one-of-a-kind. • Intricate patterns such as those that might be used for heirloom work can be stitched beautifully even by a beginner. • The computer can automatically resize or modify digitized designs to stretch or maintain proportions. • Patterns can be rotated to fit any direction in the quilt. • Designs can be positioned by the center, corners, start of pattern, etc. • Designs can be tested first by sewing with the needle off and using a laser light to see exactly where the design will go. • With a pen attached to the back, the machine can be set to draw a pattern on tissue paper; the drawing can be placed over a quilt to help in decisions about pattern design and placement. • Drive Belts can easily be disconnected to still allow hand guiding when desired. • New designs can be digi
