HQ Simply Sixteen User Manual
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Needle size
Thread size
12 and 14
monofilament, 100 wt. silk, 60 wt. poly, mylar
16
monofilament, hologram, 100 wt., 80 wt., 60 wt., 50 wt., 40 wt. silk, poly or
cotton thread
18
40 wt. cottons and poly, 30 wt. cottons and poly
20
Any thread 30 wt. and heavier such as 12 wt., 19 wt., 30 wt.
Machine Quilting Tip: Needle Requirements
For general quilting, a size 16/100 needle will accommodate most threads and fabrics.
Heavier threads, such as top stitch and some decorative threads, require a larger needle
such as 18/110 or 20/125. Lofty batts and heavier fabrics such as denim, canvas, or densely
woven fabric may also require a larger needle.
Hopping Feet
Your machine comes with two hopping feet: a ruler foot (comes installed) and an open-toe foot. Use the
ruler foot for everyday quilting and ruler work, and use the open-toe foot when you need greater stitch
visibility (such as when you are micro quilting).
ONLINE
: For more information about changing the hopping foot, watch the video
Changing the
Hopping Foot
at:
http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen
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To change the hopping foot
1.
Remove the foot that is on the mount by using
the 2.5 mm hex tool to loosen the mounting
screw far enough that you can slide the foot off
of the mount.
2.
Slide the desired foot onto the mount. Note
that the opening on the side of the foot is lined
up with the screw hole. Push the foot up as far
as it will go.
NOTE
: You may need to push up the
pressure bar (see Left Side View, Detail A,
item 18) when changing the hopping foot.
