Use Point Satin Area 
to place points to define the edge of an area filled with satin stitch. Satin areas are best suited to shapes without branches.
Note: Satin areas are best suited to shapes without branches. If there are branches that double-back on the main part of a satin area, the satin area may not give the desired result.
To select Point Satin Area
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In the Satin Area section of the Point Create toolbar, click Point Satin Area
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Choose Create > Create Satin Area > Point Satin Area.
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Press ^A
Create a Point Satin Area
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If desired, load a background picture.
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In the Satin Area section of the Point Create toolbar, click the Options pop-up menu, choose Satin Area, and then select the settings for the satin area. Click OK.
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In the Point Create toolbar, select Point Satin Area
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Click to place the first point for the edge of the desired area.
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Continue placing points around the desired area, such as a chosen section of the background picture.
If you are following the picture, place a point every time the direction of the picture outline changes. A curved line is drawn. -
To create a corner or straight edge, hold down the Shift key when placing a point.
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To change the position of an existing point, move the pointer over it until the point becomes the cross pointer
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Double-click or press Return to complete the area.
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Continue to place as many satin areas as desired.
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Control–click and select Finish Point Satin Area Tool to deselect, or simply select another Create tool.
Note: To adjust the stitching and shape of a satin area, see Adjust a Satin Area, to change the density, underlay and pattern or stitch type, see Satin Area Dialog, and to change multiple satin areas see Change the properties for several satin areas.