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10.4 Guiding the Quilt Work Freely
Freehand quilting and darning use the same principle of free movement. With stipple quilting, entire surfaces
of the fabric are filled with quilt stitches. The single lines of stitching are rounded and never cross one
another.
• Quilting gloves with rubber nubs make it easier to guide the fabric.
• For the best possible results use the High Thread Tension Bobbin Case (optional accessory).
• It is recommended to use the slide-on table and the Free Hand System.
• With free motion quilting, it is of advantage to quilt from the center outwards and to guide the fabric
using smooth, round movements to form the design of your choice.
Prerequisite:
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The top layer, the batting and the backing are pinned together or basted.
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The feed dog is lowered.
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The Darning Foot #9 is fitted.
> Tap «Practical Stitches».
> Select Straight Stitch No. 1.
> If required, adjust the upper thread tension.
> To prevent the fabric from shifting, select the needle position down.
> To start the machine, press the foot control or push the button «Start/Stop».
> Hold both hands close to the presser foot like an embroidery hoop to guide the fabric. Make sure that
the needle does not pierce the same place several times in a row.
> To ensure a minimum stitch distance when quilting corners, reduce the embroidery speed.
> If the thread is lying on top of the fabric, slow down the movement.
> If there are knots on the wrong side of the fabric, move the fabric more quickly.
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