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Features of the Statler Stitcher™:
- *Pre-installed software (i.e. Statler Stitcher & 450 patterns, Microsoft XP Windows Home Edition, and Auto Sketch II for use in drawing your own patterns)
- *Computer, cables, servo-motors, computer circuit boards and amplifier
- Gammill Optimum (#30-12) long-arm sewing head
- Your choice of a 12' or 14' all steel stand
- One-Stitch
- Needle up\down positioner
- Extended Throat Plate
- Gam-Guide Jr. - For hand guided stitch in the ditch and simple geometric shapes
- Gam-Guide Bar (long) - for hand guided diagonal lines or cross hatching
- Small Spool Holder
- Work Station - For hand guided circles and ovals
NOTE: *A package containing these "Statler Stitcher" features can be added to most long-arm quilting machines. Contact us for details.
*A large selection of patterns in various categories are included with the machine such as
- Teddy Bears
- Hearts
- Animals
- Feathers & Flowers
- Geometric Patterns
- Stars
- and MANY others...
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| What is it? |
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The "Statler Stitcher" combines a Gammill Optimum sewing head and stand with a computer and software program that guides the quilting machine so that it can stitch almost any design. The computer and software can determine the pattern size, the size of the block, stitches per inch, the number of repetitions of the pattern and the offset of the pattern. In addition to being guided by the computer and software, the machine can be guided by hand in either the conventional or stitch regulated modes.
The "Statler Stitcher™" software and hardware packages have been sold around the world.
The hardware includes the computer, cables, servo-motors, and computer circuit boards attached to a hand-guided Gammill sewing head, which is guided by the computer instead of by hand. |
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| Modes of Operation (explanation of the various modes of operation) |
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There are 4 Modes of operation of a computer-assisted quilting machine. Each are explained below:
 Mode 1: "Constant Speed Mode." - With a push of a button, select desired speed and it sews like standard hand-guided mode with no computer assistance. Feels, sews, handles, and operates just like any non-computerized machine. You still have the use of needle up\down positioner, and one stitch.
Mode 2: "Computer Assisted/Stitch Regulated Mode" - Stitch length is automatically controlled by the computer to give you the exact number of stitches per inch that you desire regardless of how fast or slow you hand-guide the machine. Encoders located on the X-axis and Y-axis sense the motion of the machine when the operator guides it by hand. This allows the computer to speed up or slow down sewing to keep the stitches the length the operator has set. You still have the use of needle up\down positioner, and one stitch.
Mode 3: "Computer-Assisted/Pattern Guided Mode" - The computer controls stitch length and uses a digitized pattern to direct X and Y axis motors that guide the sewing head while it produces near perfect patterns:
- The stitches per inch, the repetitions of the pattern, size of the pattern, and the offset of the pattern are all computer controlled.
- Patterns can be singles like inside a quilt block or they can be repeated continuously from edge-to-edge.
- Patterns can also be rotated so you don't have to turn the quilt top and they can be staggered from one row to the next in edge to edge application (i.e. the common "cloud" or "shell" patterns).
- Operators can change and the quilting of a particular quilt will not suffer the telltale signs of a change in "handwriting".
- Stitch size can be adjusted to suit the operator, and it WILL be consistent from start to finish even in V's or tight direction changes.
- The total number of stitches in a quilt can be recorded or the total amount of thread used can be estimated (for next ). This helps to give you other options to charge by besides hourly if you are so inclined.
- The software allows you to measure and enter the length and width of the quilt top.
- If doing edge to edge continuous line patterns it determines the number of rows of the pattern, the height and width of each row is adjusted (or can be fixed), and the space between rows can be adjusted (or can be fixed). It takes a lot of the math out of setting up the quilt.
- When doing individual blocks you don't have any math to contend with anyway, but you can adjust the size with the click of a mouse.
- Another big advantage is the decrease of operator fatigue, repetitive motion injuries etc. Many who quilt for a living know a lot of time and money is spent on back supports, comfortable supportive shoes, and special floor mats to stand on. Some operators use rolling chairs to quilt from, and some have upgraded to machines with an up/down needle positioner specifically because of hand/finger problems such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. While computerization will NOT eliminate these job risks, it certainly helps tremendously and can make the difference between quilting for a living or quitting.
- If you use one of your hands to smooth or finesse the quilt as you sew, you will love the computer-assisted machine. In this case you will have two hands to work the fabric. This can be extremely helpful with certain problem quilts and is very helpful since most of us are a single operator.
 Patterns can be singles like inside a quilt block or they can be rotated so you don't have to turn the quilt top. They can be continuous edge-to-edge, and they can be staggered from one row to the next for edge to edge such as the common "cloud" pattern. Patterns can be adjusted to fit the quilt top, the quilt block, or the entire quilt top for edge-to-edge patterns.
Operators can change and the quilting of a particular quilt will not suffer the telltale signs of a change in "handwriting". So one person can start the quilt and if a phone call comes in, another person can finish the quilt.
Stitch size can be adjusted to suit the operator, and it WILL be consistent from start to finish even in V's or tight direction changes. The total number of stitches in a quilt can be recorded or the total amount of thread used can be estimated (for next time). This helps to give you other options to charge by besides hourly if you are so inclined.
The software allows you to enter the length and width of the quilt top. If doing edge to edge continuous line patterns it determines the number of rows of the pattern, the height and width of each row is adjusted (or can be fixed), and the space between rows can be adjusted (or can be fixed). It takes a lot of the math out of setting up the quilt. When doing individual blocks you don't have any math to contend with anyway, but you can adjust the size with the click of a mouse.
Stitch regulation makes "frog stitching" (rip-it, rip-it or un-sewing) easier. No piling up of stitches in one spot which happens when one gets lost in a pattern and hesitates for a second or when one sews a tight "V" in a direction change for instance.
 Another big advantage is the decrease of operator fatigue, repetitive motion injuries etc. Many of us who quilt for a living know what I'm talking about particularly around Christmas time, our industry's peak time. A lot of time and money is spent on back supports, comfortable supportive shoes, and special floor mats to stand on. Some operators use rolling chairs to quilt from, and some have upgraded to machines with an up/down needle positioner specifically because of hand/finger problems such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. While computerization will NOT eliminate these job risks, it certainly helps tremendously and can make the difference between quilting for a living or quitting.
If you use one of your hands to smooth or finesse the quilt as you sew, you will love the computer-assisted machine. In this case you will have two hands to work the fabric. This can be extremely helpful with certain problem quilts and is very helpful since most of us are a single operator.
Mode 4: "Record\Playback Mode" - Move the machine in a manner similar to Mode 2 and the computer records and saves your hand guided movements. These movements can then be played back to sew the patterns you have recorded again and again.
Are you ready to enjoy the creativity of machine quilting or the empowerment of owning your own business?
Then we are pleased that you are visiting our web-site and would like to invite you to contact us to learn more about machine quilting, the Gammill quilting machines, Statler Stitcher and our dealers services, such as:
- Hands-on demonstrations at our studio or quilt shows near you
- Assistance in business planning and financing
- Terms of sale favoring you
- Prompt and reliable delivery
- Fine tuning and testing of every machine to ensure trouble free performance
- One on one training and further testing on the day of delivery and set-up
- Additional training to further sharpen your skills
- Ongoing technical support
- Machine quilting supplies
We have been in the machine quilting dealer business since 1995 and welcome questions about how to start and grow your own (often home based) business. In addition as a Gammill and Statler Stitcher dealer, we have gained additional insight from the experiences of our many successful customers.
Therefore, let us help you to take hold of the handles of your Gammill or Statler Stitcher, unleash your creative powers and "take quilting by the horns".
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| Video Clips |
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| View these video clips to see the Statler Stitcher™ in action. Note: You will need the appropiate browser plug-ins/viewers to watch these clips. |
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Segment 1
Sewing Circles |
RealMedia
160x120
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AVI
160x120
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AVI
320x240
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Tracking a Pattern |
RealMedia
160x120
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AVI
160x120
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320x240
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| Sewing a Pattern inside a Block |
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This demo shows the ability to place the sewing head in the middle of a block to then fill the block with a pattern. After you move the head to the middle of the block, the machine then moves to the beginning of the pattern and begins sewing.
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| Sewing a Pattern in an Offset |
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This demo shows the ability to sew a pattern using offsets. Using the familiar "clouds" pattern, you can see how after sewing one row of clouds, the Statler Stitcher will begin the next row at the user-defined offset.
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| Sewing a Pattern that would be hard to do Manually |
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This clip shows how easy it is to sew a pattern with the Statler Stitcher™ that would otherwise be difficult to sew in the manual mode.
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| Stitch Regulated Sewing |
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This clip shows Stitch Regulator feature of the Statler Stitcher™. Whether you sew fast or slow in manual mode, you'll get even spaced stitches every time.
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| Constant Speed Sewing |
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This video demonstrates the Statler Stitcher™'s ability to sew at a constant speed in the manual mode no matter how fast or slow you maneuver the sewing arm. The speed of the needle can be adjusted while sewing to go faster or slower.
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| Record and Playback Sewing |
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This clip shows how you can record manual movements of the sewing arm (while not actually sewing) and then playback (and sew) the same movements over and over again.
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| Needle Up Feature |
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This clip shows the "Needle Up" feature. This can be used to create a "tie" in your quilt or if you need a single stitch quilted.
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| Screen Shots (images of the Statler Stitcher™ Software) |
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Click on the thumbnail images for a larger view.
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| Sample Quilt Pattern |
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