We are pleased to have two of our designers who actually have Compuquilters, so many of our patterns are designed with that system in mind!

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

• Every pattern set includes not only the CMD (or CQP), but a WMF file. 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 DOUBLE 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.
  
• We do not do "proper" Compuquilter corners. We try to make it MUCH easier to line up corners. Our corners are typically motifs that complement the border and have a bit of adjustment built in so you don't have to line them up absolutely perfect!
  
• All motifs have the X=0, Y=0 as the center of the pattern UNLESS we say in the embedded comments that the pattern has a CUSTOM JUMP. Patterns like Triangles frequently do because you would probably want to line them up at either the tip, or the center of the base.
  
• When a pattern only looks good with a certain overlap, we provide a FIXED INDEX. When there is a big variation and it is up to the user, 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.
  
• Yes, we tag files - expecially for alternate rows
  

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 CQ that you want to start sewing at the first point of the pattern - which on a repeating pattern is X=0, Y=0.

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!