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Figure 30
Basting Stitches
There are four basting stitch settings controlled by
the stitches per inch function. After the SPI reaches
its lowest stitch setting of 4 stitches per inch, pressing
the “-” button will activate the basting settings:
• 0.5-inch baste (one stitch every half-inch
movement of the machine)
• 1-inch baste (one stitch every one inch movement
of the machine)
• 2-inch baste (one stitch every two inches of
movement of the machine)
• 4-inch baste (one stitch every four inches of
movement of the machine)
After selecting the basting stitch setting, begin
quilting by pressing the Start button. As you move
the machine across the quilt, it will perform a stitch
(needle down and then needle up) every half inch,
one inch, two inches, or four inches according to your
choice. The basting stitch options are available in
stitch regulation mode: Cruise and Precision.
(Figure 29)
Stitch Regulation Style (SR)
The “SR Style” box in the lower left-hand corner
of the screen indicates whether the machine is in
“Precision” regulation mode or in “Cruise” regulation
mode. (Figure 30)
Precision
If “Precision” mode is selected, the HQ
Avanté will not
start stitching until you begin pushing the machine.
(Figure 31)
Figure 31
