Tapered Motif forms columns of motifs. Tapered motifs are often used in lace designs.
Use the Tapered Motif dialog to set the motif type, stitch type, and placement method.
Motif
Select the motif in the Motif selection dialog.
To select tapered motifs
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Click the Motif button to open the Motif selection dialog. See Motif Selection.
Note: As the motif size is set by the column width, the size functions are dimmed in the Motif Selection dialog.
Proportional
Use this option to keep the relative height and width of the motif in proportion when the column width is changed. This option is selected by default.
Width
The Width is initially set according to the chosen motif. The maximum and minimum values for Width are individual to each motif.
Fit To Line
Select how the motifs follow the curves of the line.
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When Fit To Line is off, the ends of each motif are placed on the line. |
When Fit To Line is on, each whole motif is adjusted to fit along the line. |
Method
Minimum Gap Size
The Minimum Gap is the minimum amount of extra stitching that is placed between the motifs along the line. This is in addition to any spacing that is part of the selected motif.
Number of Motifs
Set the number of Motifs from 2 to 50. The initial number is 6.
Stitch
Type
Select Running or Triple stitch for stitching out the motifs.
Length
Set the Length of stitches from 1 to 20mm in steps of 0.1mm. Length is initially set to the recommended value for each motif.