Tapered Motifs

Tapered Motifs forms columns of motifs. Tapered motifs are often used in lace designs.

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Tapered Motifs Options

Use the Tapered Motifs Options to set the motif type, stitch type, and placement method.

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Motif

Group

Click the drop-down arrow to select the desired group of motif patterns.

Category

Click the drop-down arrow to select the desired category of motif patterns.

Pattern

Click the drop-down arrow to select the desired motif visually. Motifs are also numbered for convenient reference.

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.

Fit To Line

Select this option to make the shape of 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 motif is adjusted to fit along the line.

Proportional

Use this option to keep the relative height and width of the motif in proportion when 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.

Satin Column

Feathered Satin

Richelieu Bars

Columns