We are pleased to have several Statler Stitcher owners who test our patterns and make recommendations on how we can improve them for their specific system!

Here are some things that you can expect when you purchase our patterns:

• CREATIVE STUDIO now processes files differently that Precision Stitch which had no problems with polyline files. ALL OUR PATTERNS ARE NOW IN 3-POINT ARC format. A DXF is also enclosed that is Poly-line format. It is your choice which version you use. DXF will provide finer detail on fussy patterns and QLI files will likely sew faster. REMEMBER - most problems can be solved by sewing SLOWER!
  
• Every pattern set includes not only the QLI, but a WMF file for reference. In addition, you will receive a GIF file which is a low res image that you can use on your website if you advertise in that manner.
  
• All patterns have had point reductions made so that they will sew smoothly without "crowded" points. The patterns can be sewn out 1.5 times the supplied size without any loss of detail. We advise you check by sewing out a single repeat if you are going to sew larger than that. Remember that if you sew out a pattern much smaller you need to shorten your stitch length and sew out slower so you do not lose detail. It is a good idea to check by sewing out the pattern first in this case too.
  
• Some of our patterns are "point to point", but we did not design them with this feature in mind. If you want a pattern altered slightly so that it IS "point to point" and it can be done by just moving the points, we will be happy to do so for you and provide you with a new file. We only ask that you try first!
  
• When a pattern only looks good with a certain overlap, we will give a % of the height sewn. We also do this when the pattern is a two row pattern - for example, it has an alternate row.
• We made an important choice between consistent stitch length and slowing down at corners and putting in more stitches. We chose consistent stitch length because that is what users told us they prefer! That means that you might have to slow down slightly on a pattern that has a lot of tight corners and sharp turns.
  

We sometimes get asked HOW someone should line up alternate rows when they are sewing them out because there is no reference to the previous row. Most of us here use the same trick regardless of what system it is on! Try sewing a repeat out on freezer paper, marking the first sewing point, and then trimming near the outside edge of sewing. Do this for the main, and any alternate row. Then, use them as a template. It makes things so easy. Just tell the Statler Stticher that you want to start sewing at the first point of the pattern and line up your needle to that spot on the template.

If you have some tricks or tips you would like us to add to this page, please let me know and we will be happy to give you credit!