Using A Spool Net; Sewing The Borders Of The Quilt - Bernina Q 16 User Manual

On the horizontal spool pin
> First, place a spool disc on the horizontal spool pin.
> Place the spool on the spool pin.
> Place the second spool disc on the horizontal spool pin such that there is a little clearance between the
spool discs and the spool. The spool must be able to rotate slightly while the thread is unwinding, so that
the thread tension is not affected.

4.5 Using a spool net

Spool nets ensure that the upper thread is drawn off evenly from the spool. They prevent the possibility of
the thread catching on the edge of the spool and breaking.

4.6 Sewing the borders of the quilt

To make a beautiful quilt, sewing the borders of the quilt with precision is extremely important. To prevent
the border from curling when quilting, the borders of the quilt must always be measured and sewn precisely.
> Iron the patchwork top and cut at right angles.
> Fold the patchwork top in the middle and measure the central length.
> Cut the border of the quilt to the measured length of the patchwork top.
> Fold the border of the quilt in the middle and mark the center with a pin.
> Using pins, precisely align the border of the quilt with the patchwork top from the center outward and
baste them together.
> Only now should you sew the border of the quilt to the patchwork top.
> Proceed in the same way for all borders.
> Iron the borderd patchwork top once more.
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