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Thread Requirements
Threads have a tendency to dry rot over a period of time.
Be sure to choose high quality threads for your valuable
heirloom quilts. Most machine quilting threads on the
market today are acceptable.
Needle Requirements
For general quilting, a size 16/100 needle will accom-
modate most threads and fabrics. Heavier threads, such
as top stitch and some decora tive threads, require a larger
needle such as 18/110 or 20/120. Heavier fabrics such
as denim, canvas or densely woven fabric may re quire a
larger needle.
To Prepare for Quilting
With any quilting machine, it is important to under stand
the basics of free motion quilting. The HQ Sweet Sixteen
Quilting Machine does not have feed dogs like domestic
machines; therefore, the fabric does not automatically
feed under the hopping foot. The operator controls the
machine sewing speed with the My Speed setting and the
foot pedal, and moves the fabric to get an even, consistent
stitch.
In order to become comfortable using the HQ Sweet
Sixteen, quilters can begin with a few simple techniques
using a sample quilt sandwich (two pieces of fabric with a
layer of batting between them).
Getting Started Quilting
Set the machine at a medium My Speed setting (perhaps
25%) and begin moving the fabric until you become ac-
customed to the resistance. By moving the fabric faster,
the stitches begin to elongate. The My Speed setting can
either be increased or the fabric can be moved slower
to get the stitches back to the desired length. By moving
the fabric slower, the stitches get shorter and can build
up on top of each other, breaking the thread or making it
extremely difficult to unpick.
The My Speed setting can be decreased or the foot pedal
released slightly, while maintaining a constant motion with
the fabric, to bring the stitches back to the desired length.
When quilting, relax your hands and maintain a light
touch on the fabric. Gripping the fabric too tightly may
cause body tension resulting in poor quilting quality and
discomfort.
Different colors of fabric may require different brightness
settings for the LED light ring to prevent eye strain.
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Calculator Screen
A basic six-function calculator is provided for your
convenience. (Figure 41) The functions provided are
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square root
and percent. The arrow button on the top right may be
used to delete a digit mistakenly entered.
Press the “Main” button to return to the “Main” menu
screen or the “Back” button to return to the “More” menu
screen.