Brother CM550DX - Manual

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Basic Quilting Guide
– Making a Quilt –
c Fabric ............................................... We recommend 100% cotton that is not too thick.
c Quilt batting ..................................... Normally, medium-thick 100% polyester batting is used.
There is also cotton batting.
c Thread .............................................. Since there are various types, for example, for piecing, for
quilting, for hand-sewing and for machine-sewing, select
the type appropriate for the desired purpose and use.
c Sewing needles/pins.......................... Since there are various types, for example, for piecing
and for quilting, select the type appropriate for the
desired purpose.
c Quilting pencil (erasable pen, etc.) ... Use to copy patterns onto fabric and to draw quilting
lines.
c Thimble ............................................ Use to protect your fingers when
quilting.
Place a thimble on the middle
finger of your right hand to push
the needle and on the middle or
index finger of your left hand to
stop the needle.
c Quilting hoop ................................... Use the hoop for quilting with a
cleaner finish.
c Thread clipper
c Iron/press
c Measuring stick
1 Preparing Materials and Equipment