Instructions to thread the needle on the Bernina Q24 longarm quilting machine before operation.
A membership or day pass is required to access Digital Textiles. The following Shop Safety Class is required to access the Bernina Q24 longarm quilting machine:
Quilting Machine 2: Q-matic goes on to cover the Q-Matic software in depth.
You can make machine reservations in the following ways:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Sturdy, close-toed shoes must be worn at all times.
Long hair, jewelry, and loose clothing should be tied back.
Ear protection is recommended as the Bernina can get quite loud.
For more information on shop safety visit Digital Textiles under "Safety."
No pantograph work or rulerwork may be done on the Bernina longarm quilting machine!
Clean and oil your machine at the beginning of each project. If it is a lengthy project, the machine may need to be cleaned periodically during the project.
For double needles, place one thread in each guide.
When working on projects that include adhesives (spray or a fusible product, for example), bring the thread through the left guide first, then through the silicone case and through the right guide and finally pull the thread in direction of the arrow through the lower thread guide.
Take the thread through the upper left guide or the right upper guide. Either one may be used.
Pull the thread down and in the direction of the arrow on the lower thread guide.
Bring thread up to the Take-Up Lever, threading from back to front.
Pull thread down along edge of door.
Bring thread through the back guide just below the front cover. Use the two holes on the front of this thread guide for double needle threading.
Thread the guide at the needle bar from the right.
Use the Needle Threader to complete the threading process.
Use the Thread Cutter on the left side of the machine head to cut the length of the thread the correct length for pulling the bobbin thread to the top of the quilt prior to stitching.
You have successfully threaded the Bernina Q24 longarm quilting machine!