Grace Cutie - Task 7 - Prepare Your Machine for Quilting

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Cutie Frame
Task 7 - Prepare Your Machine for Quilting
Switch to quilting mode if available
on your machine. For instructions on
switching between machine modes, see
your sewing machine user manual.
Note: Not all sewing machines will have
this mode, but must be used if available.
Free-motion
Foot
Swap out your hopping foot for a free-
motion or embroidery hopping foot.
If not already done by changing to
quilting mode, Lower your machine’s
feed dogs so they don’t catch on the
quilt backing.
Feed Dogs
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Quilting
Mode
Instructions
Take the following steps to prepare your sewing machine for quilting. If you are using a wheeled
quilting machine, skip to the instruction box at the end of this task.
If you are not using a quilting machine,
continue on to “Part Three” of this manual.
If you’re using a wheeled quilting machine,
complete the tasks in “Part Two” of your
quilting machine manual. If your manual
isn’t broken into parts, do the following in
order:
1. Install the machine wheel covers.
2. Install the handlebars (applicable
machines only).
3. Install the display.
4. Install the thread stand (applicable
machines only).
5. Install the upper encoder onto the
machine.
6. Plug in the machine.
7. Wind a bobbin and thread the
machine.