I guess another question would be, how to control the direction and method that the tool path takes to execute the pattern.
I.e. Trying to keep it from retracing as little of the pattern as possible. Each retrace would add additional thread and more chance of error.
And yes, currently, I'm only looking at being able to sewing on the y-axis withing the limits of the throat. I'm not looking to advance the quilt byitself. While that might be an option later on. I think it just complicates the process. As you would need to have a motor on the rails, and one on the motor. As the fabric advances, the sewing machine would need to retract to keep it's working location relative to the working material. |