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01-26-2011, 08:25 AM

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dmyers

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Originally Posted by compuquilt

Well since I'm just starting out (literally) I haven't really had a chance to try all the features but I did look at a lot of programs including: Pro-Q Designer, EQ7 and Pre-Design StudioIII. Every program had it's strengths and weaknesses and the reason I ended up with Art & Stitch was it is the most complete design software package among the group (for me) and it handled virtually every file format I needed, including the ability to import a substantial variety of formats and import DXF files (very important). Since this software is my front-end to the computer driven Innova Long Arm I wanted an end to end solution. I'll have a better feel for all the features in a few months. Here's a link to a youtube video of our automated Innova
take a look http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWmdZi4BODM

Is your Long Arm computer controlled?

I use the Quilt Sew Clever with my Viking 18x8. It works out nicely, it can read any file. You can also do FMQ and record it and use the file over and over. I'm not very good at FMQ that's why I bought a LA w/computer to finish my quilts. I only quilt for myself so my setup works for me. I am practicing FMQ more and more, I'm a little of a perfectionist so I'll still use my computer to do most of the designs for me. I did try a Innova at the Road to Ca show and was impressed with it.
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01-26-2011, 05:47 PM

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01-26-2011, 09:31 PM

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we have a compuquilt dealer here in my little town, I don't know much about them but we have a gammel with a computer on it at the quilt shop where I work and I love it

01-27-2011, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by argranny

we have a compuquilt dealer here in my little town, I don't know much about them but we have a gammel with a computer on it at the quilt shop where I work and I love it

I'm a novice (quilting) but have extensive experience on computer driven equipment. I was able to fully computerize our 26" Innova for a fraction of the factory cost. I really am anxious to do some designing and quilting with it. Certainly a long arm machine without automation is an incredible tool in the hands of a competent quilter but add the automation and it adds an entirely new dimension in capability. My wife is the quilter.....we can design intricate machine quilted patterns with Art & Stitch and let the computer do the quilting and she can enhance the design with her FMQ.....I love it!