Bernina Q Series User Manual

Preparing to work on a quilt
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5 Preparing to work on a quilt
5.1 Loading the frame
Requirements for good quilting results
The preparation of the fabric is extremely important for a beautiful quilting result.
• All corners must be exactly rectangular.
• All edges must be cut very straight and clean.
• The top and bottom edges must be exactly parallel.
• The fabric must be ironed smooth, seams must lie nice and flat.
• The quilt backing should be at least 10 cm (4 in) larger than the quilt top all around.
• The batting should be at least 5 cm (2 in) larger than the quilt top all around.
Loading the quilt backing
If the backing fabric is composed of several panels, spread the fabric so that the seams are parallel to the
rolls.
Attach the lower edge of the quilt backing to the back leader so that the wrong side is facing up and the
right (beautiful) side is facing down.
> At the lower edge, find the center of the quilt backing.
> Pin the centre of the fabric to the centre line of the leader.
> Pin the fabric from the centre outwards to the right and left and roll up.
Attach the upper edge of the quilt backing to the take up leader so that the wrong side is facing up and the
right (beautiful) side is facing down.
> At the upper edge, find the center of the quilt backing.
> Pull the take-up leader forward below the dead bar.
> Pin the centre of the fabric to the centre line of the leader.
> Pin the fabric from the centre outwards to the right and left and roll up.
Quilt Top
Attach the lower edge of the quilt top to the top leader so that the right side is facing up.
> Bring the top rail up.
> At the lower edge, find the center of the quilt top.
> Pin the centre of the fabric to the centre line of the leader.
> Pin the fabric from the centre outwards to the right and left and roll up.
> Bring the top rail down.
Loading batting and quilt top
> Place the batting on the quilt backing so that the top edge is parallel to the top edge of the backing.
> Let the remaining length of the batting hang down between backing rail and top rail.
> Pull the quilt top from the top rail and place it onto the batting so that the upper edge of the Quilt top is
parallet to the upper edge of the batting.

Bernina Q Series Specifications

General

Color Touch Screen	Yes
LED Lighting	Yes
Connectivity	USB
Series	Q Series
Brand	Bernina
Automatic Thread Cutter	Yes
Speed Control	Yes
Stitch Regulation	Yes
LCD Screen	Yes
Warranty	Varies by region, consult your local Bernina dealer.