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550e out of calibration
Note stitch number you are on. Remove hoop. Turn machine off for a couple of minutes. Turn back on. Arm will move, might make a terrible noise, but will be calibrated correctly. DonnaM Canada
Note stitch number you are on. Remove hoop. Turn machine off for a couple of minutes. Turn back on. Arm will move, might make a terrible noise, but will be calibrated correctly. DonnaM Canada
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Hand look stitch
I doubt that the invisifil thread will melt under a type home iron. Polyester is heat resistant. Perhaps the quilt shop was thinking about nylon thread which will melt at a much lower temperature. Don
I doubt that the invisifil thread will melt under a type home iron. Polyester is heat resistant. Perhaps the quilt shop was thinking about nylon thread which will melt at a much lower temperature. Don
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Artistic digitiser language settings
Once the software is installed and open, you can change the language to French. There are quite a few languages included in the Tools>Options menu. DonnaM Canada
Once the software is installed and open, you can change the language to French. There are quite a few languages included in the Tools>Options menu. DonnaM Canada
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Basting box on Janome 500E
Hi Kay When the top thread pulls out of your hand and tangles underneath it means your upper thread has come out of the take up lever. Re-thread top and bottom and try again. DonnaM Canada http//www.s
Hi Kay When the top thread pulls out of your hand and tangles underneath it means your upper thread has come out of the take up lever. Re-thread top and bottom and try again. DonnaM Canada http//www.s
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loose bobbin tension
I quilt in the hoop a lot. By default tension in embroidery is not balanced. That is why the back does not look very nice. To overcome this I adjust my upper thread tension to 3.4 and I use the blue d
I quilt in the hoop a lot. By default tension in embroidery is not balanced. That is why the back does not look very nice. To overcome this I adjust my upper thread tension to 3.4 and I use the blue d
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Embroidery on MC12000 question
The two blocks you cannot see at your 12000 are too long for your GR Hoop. Maximum length in the GR hoop is 300 mm. There is not special hoop for this situation. You need software to split the design
The two blocks you cannot see at your 12000 are too long for your GR Hoop. Maximum length in the GR hoop is 300 mm. There is not special hoop for this situation. You need software to split the design
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550e -- hoops
They did not take away the 5X7 (really it is 5.5 X 7.9 in). They have not included the RE28b which was the largest hoop on the 500E. This hoop has been replaced with the new RE36b hoop. Anything you c
They did not take away the 5X7 (really it is 5.5 X 7.9 in). They have not included the RE28b which was the largest hoop on the 500E. This hoop has been replaced with the new RE36b hoop. Anything you c
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Looking hand embroidery type stitches on 15000
You might want to try creating your own with Stitch Composer. Stitch Composer is part of HorizonLink Suite. Donna M Canada http://www.snipandstitch.com
You might want to try creating your own with Stitch Composer. Stitch Composer is part of HorizonLink Suite. Donna M Canada http://www.snipandstitch.com
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Converting Cross Stitch pattern to embroidery file possible?
As you do not have Digitizer MBX, I would recommend a stand alone software called Patternmaker. You need to buy the Standard and the Machine Embroidery add-on. I have used this software for over 15 ye
As you do not have Digitizer MBX, I would recommend a stand alone software called Patternmaker. You need to buy the Standard and the Machine Embroidery add-on. I have used this software for over 15 ye
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USB drive with R18 hoop
You need to deal with your dealer. Even in Canada the usb stick with designs came with the RE18 hoop. DonnaM http://www.snipandstitch.com
You need to deal with your dealer. Even in Canada the usb stick with designs came with the RE18 hoop. DonnaM http://www.snipandstitch.com
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15000 V3 workbook
For those looking for information on the MC 15000 (and many other topics) check out and and sign up for Janome Life. This is a blog by the Canadian educators. A recent post covered the workbooks: http
For those looking for information on the MC 15000 (and many other topics) check out and and sign up for Janome Life. This is a blog by the Canadian educators. A recent post covered the workbooks: http
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Digitizer
Sorry, haven’t read the list for a few days and it may be that you have already done this. If so, disregard this e-mail. Terry, I believe what you should be doing is found on the start menu of your PC
Sorry, haven’t read the list for a few days and it may be that you have already done this. If so, disregard this e-mail. Terry, I believe what you should be doing is found on the start menu of your PC
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Editing Design Stitches
If you are using the yellow dot bobbin case, switch to the red. It is also helpful to slow the machine down to about 600 when sewing the satin stitch on some designs. The speed and the yellow dot bobb
If you are using the yellow dot bobbin case, switch to the red. It is also helpful to slow the machine down to about 600 when sewing the satin stitch on some designs. The speed and the yellow dot bobb
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Twin needles
On our 9 mm machines with the zig zag plate on it is possible to do twin needle embroidery but you do need to be careful. As Janome embroidery machines stitch during embroidery in the left of center p
On our 9 mm machines with the zig zag plate on it is possible to do twin needle embroidery but you do need to be careful. As Janome embroidery machines stitch during embroidery in the left of center p
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Part number for S9
Sorry, forgot to add that you might not have the right shape thread guide. The S9 needs a round hole thread guide. But, again, I think the thread stand you received from Janome UK is a part number spe
Sorry, forgot to add that you might not have the right shape thread guide. The S9 needs a round hole thread guide. But, again, I think the thread stand you received from Janome UK is a part number spe
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Part number for S9
It looks the part number 3858402009 might be specific to Janome UK. When I put in that part number at a general site we sometimes use, the seach asked if I meant 858402009. I said yes and the 2 spool
It looks the part number 3858402009 might be specific to Janome UK. When I put in that part number at a general site we sometimes use, the seach asked if I meant 858402009. I said yes and the 2 spool
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Creative Drawings --
If you are using the latest version of software (Build 8661) and your program is crashing it might mean you need to update your video card driver. Here are the instructions from Janome Tech Support th
If you are using the latest version of software (Build 8661) and your program is crashing it might mean you need to update your video card driver. Here are the instructions from Janome Tech Support th
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Hoops for 12k
To those in Canada looking for the RE18 hoop you can contact any Canadian dealer in your area. I’m sure they would be more than happy to order it for you. If you have a Janome 12000, your machine must
To those in Canada looking for the RE18 hoop you can contact any Canadian dealer in your area. I’m sure they would be more than happy to order it for you. If you have a Janome 12000, your machine must
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Speaking of work arounds... HorizonLink
Glad it worked for you Cas. As to HorizonLink not opening when you click on a design, yes your other program has taken this function over. I don’t have that program so I can’t you with that but perhap
Glad it worked for you Cas. As to HorizonLink not opening when you click on a design, yes your other program has taken this function over. I don’t have that program so I can’t you with that but perhap
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Speaking of work arounds... HorizonLink
For those having issues with HorizonLink. When you first open HorizonLink, click on EmbLink Tool. Do not try to do anything else. Now click on the Application button in the very upper left at the end
For those having issues with HorizonLink. When you first open HorizonLink, click on EmbLink Tool. Do not try to do anything else. Now click on the Application button in the very upper left at the end
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