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Preparing A Practice Piece—Prepare a practice piece, about

18" x 18". This should be appropriate for the technique you are

practicing. For example, free-motion quilting uses a "sandwich"

of two layers of fabric with batting between them. For free-motion

sashiko, use lightweight interfaced denim with tear-away stabi-

lizer, and for free-motion bobbinwork, use a medium weight firmly

woven fabric such as cotton, linen, or lightweight wool.

Some techniques – including bobbinwork and thread painting –

are worked in a hoop to hold the fabric smooth and taut. The

fabric is hooped with the fabric under the inner hoop, exactly

opposite as for hand embroidery. Free-motion machine quilting

is usually stitched without a hoop as the bulk of the layers

provide enough stability that the quilt doesn't require hooping.

3—GO—Sit down and stitch your imagination!

Starting To Stitch—Place the practice piece under the presser

foot. Lower the foot; even though it doesn't touch the fabric,

it must be lowered to engage the needle thread tension. Sew

one stitch, stopping with the needle up. Tug gently on the needle

thread to bring up a loop of bobbin thread; pull bobbin thread

to the top of the work. Holding the thread tails behind the foot,

take a few stitches in nearly – but not quite – the same place

to secure the stitching. Stop and clip the thread tails.

Before continuing, set a timer for 15 minutes and make sure

you won't be disturbed. This will help you keep track of how

long you have been practicing. You'll want to stop and rest every

few minutes, especially if you are new to this technique. You

may be tensing your shoulders without realizing it; just remember

to breathe and relax. Before long, you will be a master at free-

motion stitching with the BERNINA

Place your hands on either side of the hoop or, if not using

a hoop, on either side of the needle area to serve as a "hoop".

Begin stitching, running the machine at a moderate speed while

moving your hands in a smooth, controlled manner. Practice

making simple, repetitive shapes until you are comfortable,

confident, and in control of the fabric. There are two methods

of starting the machine: foot control and the Stat/Stop Slide on

the front of some models. Try both to see which is best for you.

As you stitch, try writing your name and remembering how you

learned to write. Keep your focus on where your hand is going

rather than what it is doing right now. And, just like learning to

write, free-motion stitching will soon become second nature and

you'll be able to guide your fabric without over thinking it.

Stitch Regulator.

BSR compatible models (top to bottom):

aurora 440 QE, artista 630, artista 640,

and artista 730. Note: artista 200 is

BSR compatible when equipped with

the Upgrade Kit.