COMPOSITE PATTERN MULTIPLE NEEDLE QUILTING METHOD AND APPARATUS

摘要

A method of quilting patterns is provided in which pattern files (111) are generated containing quilting machine control data for use by a controller (29) of a quilting machine (10) to produce different quilted patterns. Product information is generated that identifies pluralities of patterns (112). In response to the product information, the quilting machine controller (29) sequentially reads the pattern files (111) for each of the patterns of the identified plurality and sequentially quilts the plurality of patterns in the form of sub-patterns on the same panel of multi-layered material to form a combination pattern. A multi- needle quilting apparatus (11) is provided with a controller (29) programmed to carry out the method as part of a quilting system in whic h pattern and product databases (110, 111, 112) are generated and linked for the production of a variety of individual and combination patterns.