Bernina Record 830, Manual

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Decorative Applications
Quilt Techniques
creating personal labels for your quilts ►
use the Quilt Alphabet in Combi mode to program ►
lettering, such as your name, your quilts‘ titles or other
information
embellish the lettering with decorative stitch patterns
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Quilt Labels
for all freehand quilt work ►
Preparation
pin and baste top layer, batting, and backing together ►
attach the slide-on table ►
Holding the Work
hold the fabric with both hands like an embroidery frame ►
start in the center and work out toward the edges ►
Quilting a Design
guide the work using smooth, round movements to form ►
the design of your choice
Stipple Quilting
technique covers the entire surface of the fabric ►
the lines of stitching are rounded without any sharp ►
corners; they never cross nor touch one another
Free Motion Quilting
Free-Motion Quilting and Darning
The two techniques are based on the same
Free Motion principles.
Poor Stitch Formation
if the thread forms loops, the work is being ►
moved too quickly
if knots are forming on the wrong side, the
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work is being moved too slowly
place fabric in a hoop for easier guiding
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Monofilament thread breaks
Reduce the motor speed and/or loosen the
upper thread tension.
Thread breaks
Inconsistent feeding of fabric.
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