You select motifs for use in runs, fills, or individually, via the Object Properties docker.
Motifs are commonly used in decorative outlines or open fills. However, you can add them to your design one-by-one. Rotate, scale, or mirror them as you add or edit them like any other object.
1Right-click the Motif Run icon to access object properties.
2Select a motif set from the droplist. There are two sets specific to motifs – single or two-part. However, you can use any other available set.
3Select a pattern from the droplist. Alternatively, click the arrow button to access the motif library.
4Select Use Motif. A motif outline appears attached to the mouse pointer.
5Click to mark an anchor point.
6Drag the mouse to rotate, scale, or mirror:
3To rotate, move the pointer then click again.
3To mirror the motif, right-click.
3To scale the motif, press Shift, move the pointer, then click again.
7Repeat as required. Stitches are generated automatically.
8Alternatively, press Enter to accept default position and settings.
9Press Esc to finish.
Tip: You can create motifs from patterns made in ES Cross Stitch and use them to create a cross stitch sampler. See Cross Stitch Supplement for details.
