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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

accommodate 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

require a larger needle.

To Prepare for Quilting

With any quilting machine, it is important to under stand

the basics of free motion quilting. The PLATINUM™

16 quilting machine 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 PLATINUM™

16 quilting machine, quilters can begin with a few

simple techniques using a sample quilt sandwich (two

pieces of fabric with a layer of batting between them).

Set the machine at a medium My Speed setting (perhaps

25%) and begin moving the fabric until you become

accustomed 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.

Getting Started Quilting

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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