Artistic SD-16, User Manual

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Artistic Quilter SD-16 User Manual
Presets
Save up to three preset speeds to quickly switch between
speed preferences. For example, you may prefer a slower
speed when using rulers and a faster speed when doing
all-over meandering quilting. (Figure 22)
Use the “˄” and “˅” buttons to adjust the speed
percentage and then press the record button next to one
of the preset values to store that speed as a preset. When
you want to use one of the preset speeds, simply press
the speed.
Basting Mode
The Artistic Quilter SD-16 has a basting mode that causes a
stitch to be formed at a specified time interval – every half
second, every three/quarters of a second, every second,
every 1.5 second, or every two seconds. (Figure 23)
Touch the basting icon (Figure 24) to activate basting
mode. Then press the “˄” and “˅” button to set the time
interval for the basting stitch.
Press the foot pedal to begin quilting. The Artistic Quilter
SD-16 will take a stitch (needle down and then needle up)
at the specified interval. Coordinate how quickly you move
the quilt sandwich with how quickly the machine takes a
basting stitch. Experiment with the various speed options
along with moving the quilt to find which of the settings
work best for you to position the basting stitches on
your quilt.
Easy-Set Tension™
The tension box
(
Figure 25
)
on the Main Screen shows the
current tension setting as a numeric value. As you turn
the tension dial clockwise to tighten the top tension, the
number increases in increments of five. As you turn the
tension dial counterclockwise to loosen the top tension,
the number decreases in increments of five. The faster you
turn the dial, the faster the numbers increase or decrease.
After setting the bobbin tension, test the top tension by
stitching on a fabric scrap on the edge of the quilt batting
and backing. Increase or decrease as needed until you
have achieved balanced tension. Make a note of the type
of thread (weight, brand, color) you’re using and the
tension value. You will be able to quickly and easily set the
tension when you use this same thread again in the future.
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