You must be careful about how wide the stitch you are sewing is. The 15000 had wider stitches and if you use a foot that can not accommodate the stitch width the needle will smash into the foot. Not o

Select the large hoop in edit mode and copy as many as you like. Use the buttons on the machine so the same step will stitch up for each of them before you move on to the next color.

The Labours of Love sewing site uses to sell the June Tailor ironing board cover. You could check there.

I always press to the side and am careful that they alternate in direction.That makes it easy to lock seams and insures nice points.

I love this hoop too. It is a convenient size, many designs will fit into it and you do not waste tons of extra stabilizer as you would using a bigger hoop. I would definitely recommend it!

I agree with what I am hearing. I had a 10,00 which I still have and use for plain sewing. What a beautifully built machine this is. I had an 11000 which I traded for a 12,000. I had some issues with

Hoop Sisters quilts are beautiful. I did the first with their battelizer but was not happy with the stiffness. I did the next by hooping a cutaway stabilizer. I placed a layer of batting and covered w

You could also try Embroidery Library and Oregon Patchwork’s. Both of these have many quilt blocks in a variety of styles. Sent from my iPad

I had this happen before and discovered I had allowed a loop of thread to get underneath when prepping the bobbin for winding. I am more careful now and it has never happened again. Sent from my iPad

I constantly have the same issue. I have had this machine for several years now but it is only the last few months this has become a problem. I have not you done the updates or anything so that has no

I look forward to hearing what you think! Sent from my iPad

There are definitely issues with the spool holder. I have seen people use the foam ear plugs to help control the thread . I think there should be a tension did on the spindle of the thread holder that

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I took a "master" class on the 1500 from our Janine educator. We were told that the open oval is used when you are using a twin needle. The second thread is fed through the oval to help prevent the th

I was curious about the quilt in the hoop ap. Could you please tell me what size blocks can be done. Thanks! There are 3 block sizes available: 4 1/2" (5" x 5" or larger hoop) 6 1/2" (7" x 7" or large

You could also try going a flat felled seam and the rollover foot. Sent from my iPad

I love to stitch with twin needles and have done do for many years. I have never experienced on coming loose. I slow my speed down slightly with the twin needle but no where near half.

I agree. I am always awed and inspired to see what other people are doing. I have come to love quilting but there is so much more out there. It is so important to inspire the next generation of crafte

During the reign of King James is became very fashionable for garments etc. to be covered by embroidery. Often stylized birds and flowers were very popular. Jacobean is derived from the term Jacobite,

I don't sew clothing for myself but I do love to make little girl dresses. It is so much fun to take inspiration from a beautiful embroidery design and see what you can make.