This is the main screen for sewing the quilt.

The Remaining Length shows you the total length of the pattern you are
about to quilt. Note that the number represents the length of the pattern
as it is stored in the memory, and is not equal with the top or bobbin
thread usage. There could be twice as much thread used, for instance,
when using small stitches on a quilt with thick batting. 

However, after using the system on various quilts for a while, you will 
be able to come up with a "fudge factor", the number you need to use to
multiply the remaining length to get a realistic thread usage estimate
for the different quilt types.

This page also shows how fast the machine will move in inches per
second.  You can increase or decrease the speed depending on the type
of patterns you are stitching. Small, intricate patterns with many
changes in direction will need a slower speed than a large, open and
flowing pattern.

There are two speed settings, this is so you can set a slower speed for
the details, such as tight corners or intricate parts of a pattern. With the
detail speed set slower, the machine will slow down to quilt these parts 
of the pattern resulting in good quality stitches. The computer will
recognize these parts and slow the machine down automatically. If the
machine moves too quickly around intricate patterns, the stitches and
pattern will look distorted. The quilting will not look good. The sharp
movements required of the machine could also have a detrimental effect
on the motor drives.

For generally open and smooth flowing patterns, the speeds can be set
to the same number.

If you use constant speed stitching, don't set the difference larger
than 0.2 - 0.3 inches per second. Larger difference may result in stitch
pile-up at the details. Set both speeds lower to avoid distortion.

If you use stitch regulator, you can set the Speed very high, in the
2 - 3 inches per second range. The machine will run with this speed on
straight lines or large radius curves. Set the Details speed very low,
in the 0.6 - 0.8 inches per second range, to make sure that the machine
slows down enough at points or intricate details.

With experience, you will find out the best speed settings for your
machine and the different patterns.  It's a good idea to make a note of
these for future reference.

<b>Clip
Select this option when you need to change the last row of a pantograph.
As you stitch, the quilt will reduce in size. A dense pattern will cause the
quilt to shrink more than an open pattern. When you reach the last row,
you may find that you cannot stitch out the last pattern without running
over your leaders. Selecting the clip option allows you to change the
position of the bottom edge of the quilt and thus where the computer 
will clip the pattern.

<b>Realign
Select this option when you have advanced the quilt, when moving on to
quilt another pattern in another block or after a break when you have
shut down the machine.

<b>Restart
Select this option after a thread break or bobbin change or when an
obstruction has caused the machine to stop. The computer will start off
from the point you selected.

<b>Start
Touch this button when you are ready to begin quilting. This button will
change to [Pause] while the machine is stitching. If you want to change
the stitching speed or stop the quilting for any reason, touch [Pause].  
Do not change the stitching speed while the machine is quilting.  After a
pause, just touch [Start] to begin quilting again.


