10 inches to the right of the needle and 5 inches of height accommodate your largest quilts
EXTRA-LONG STANDARD WORKSPACE OF MORE THAN 15 INCHES
STATE-OF-THE-ART WIDE-ANGLE HD LCD DISPLAY BY SHARP CORPORATION
See your dreams come to life in crisp clarity and vivid color
Setting a new standard powered by your imagination. Engineered for those who dream of innovation with groundbreaking features.
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We call it the Quattro
This ultimate creative partner brings you optimum performance in embroidery, sewing, quilting and crafting.
We call that “Creativity Times Four™.” For more than 100 years Brother has brought incomparable technology to the industry. In honor of Brother's
100 year anniversary, the Quattro
6000D.
™
6000D brings you 100 brilliant, unprecedented, new and improved features.
100
THE DREAM MACHINE?
NEW OR IMPROVED FEATURES!
RUNWAY™ LIGHTING
Virtually 10 inches of surround lighting illuminate your project
EXCLUSIVE INNOVEYE™ TECHNOLOGY AND UP-CLOSE™ VIEWER
The LCD display shows a real time magnified view of the needle area for ultimate precision
as well as InnovEye™ Technology for sensing edge sewing and other advanced features.
INTUITIVE TECHNOLOGY
Empower your confidence with user-friendly features and easy-to-learn tools
CRAFTING INTRICACY—EXCLUSIVE PRINT AND STITCH TECHNOLOGY
Add spark to crafting projects such as paper punching, scrapbooking
embellishments or printed images with 3D embroider y designs
EXCLUSIVE APPLIQUÉ CREATOR FEATURE
Greater dimension to embroider y designs imparts a professional
look to your creations
BRAND NEW EMBROIDERY DESIGNS EXCLUSIVE TO BROTHER
More than 600 designs including vintage motifs, Kanji lettering, intricate initials and
160 designs featuring Disney/Pixar characters adorn the Quattro™6000D
READY FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS
Upgrade the Quattro™6000D via the USB ports and downloads as new features
and applications are introduced
SEW WITH EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHED
The generous work space lends flexibility, more room and priceless convenience
Brother Group celebrates 100 Year Anniversary
SPACE:
OUR LARGEST WORK AREA YET
Achieve the unimaginable with almost 50squareinches
of workspace, nearly 36% larger than its predecessor. A spacious ten-inch x five-inch work area
Embroider with perfection, sew with unlimited creativity, quilt with ease and
craft with brilliance. The large work area means greater
room…room to design, room to create and room to be free. Free yourself
from the stress of completing big projects such as quilts, jackets and home
décor projects.
accommodates those larger projects you only dreamed you could create. Bulky sewing
projects, large-format paper crafts and quilts up to nine inches in diameter are no match for the
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Quattro
6000D. Make the impossible…possible.
5”high
10” wide
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SPACE:
DREAM BIG, WORK BIGGER
fit a rolled-up quilt with a
9” diameter
12” long
We give you plenty of room to develop and perfect your skills. The spacious sewing area transforms
into a canvas for impeccable design when the embroidery arm is attached. Go beyond your usual
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embroidery or quilting and experience its great sewing features, too. With the Quattro
6000D,
Embroider breathtaking designs with the
embroidery hoop.
your treasured pieces for the satisfaction of personal customization. More space
Use the new built-in embroidery designs to complement
jumbo 12-inch x 8-inch
extra space to sew
even with the embroidery arm attached
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you can
sew with the embroidery arm on for a time-saving convenience.
8” wide
means less re-hooping…less re-hooping means more time and less effort!
HD LCD DISPLAY BY SHARP CORPORATION:
CRISP AND CLEAR NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT
State-of-the-art technology from Sharp Corporation brings
optimal clarity and color to the wide-angle HD LCD display.
A great visual field, nearly
razor-sharp graphics, visibility from any angle and less
interference from overhead glare.
The 4.5-inch x 7-inch touch screen is nearly
larger
technology from the leader in LCD displays. The wide-angle HD
LCD display by Sharp Corporation offers vivid, crystal-clear
lucidity rendering the brightest images imaginable with virtually
than its predecessor, encompassing innovative
32 square inches, delivers
18 percent
View brilliant, high-resolution design renderings and stitch previews. Virtually
instantaneous processing—three times faster than previous models—means stitch
parameter adjustments and design edits are immediately rendered.
waiting
to preview your designs…the Quattro™6000D knows time is invaluable.
No more
possible colors
with no color shifting
7” high
no color shifting from side to side.
8.5” diagonal
see it from
140
VERTICALLY
160
HORIZONTALLY
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virtually
anywhere
no-wait rendering
See designs and stitches
almost instantly
4.5”w i d e
HD LCD DISPLAY BY SHARP CORPORATION:
THE NEXT GENERATION IN HIGH DEFINITION
11 on-screen instructional videos
guide you as you become a Quattro™6000D
connoisseur. Enjoy the screen's expansive size as
you learn step-by-step how to master your
dream machine.
new home screen
An easy way to start your new project
With large wide-angle viewing, the Quattro
and crystal clear on-screen icons tout a new and improved appearance—
Boasting a three-dimensional look and larger space, the functions you use most are right at your fingertips. A simple
touch of the stylus or a finger brings you closer to realizing your dreams. Most importantly, the Quattro
™
6000D is easy on the eyes from any angle. Super bright
intuitive and ergonomic.
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6000D is so
Added personalization: Choose from
screen savers
to display when the machine is not in use. Or upload
your favorite photographs and images creating your
own custom slideshow. Whatever you choose, no
matter the time…the Quattro
, including Disney designs,
™
6000D will display your
help at your fingertips
easy to learn and use, similar to our other great products.
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with the on-screen movie tutorials
personal touch.
5 built-in
personalize your Quattro
with a custom screensaver
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RUNWAY™LIGHTING:
SURROUND YOUR PROJECT
WITH THE BRIGHTEST IN LED TECHNOLOGY
See how the Quattro™6000D
outshines the competition.
The runway is a place to shine, and your projects will radiate with Runway
™
Lighting. Extra lighting
Covering almost 10-inches of full-spectrum lighting around the needle,
Brother’sexclusive Runway
projecting clear, bright light onto your project. Colors are more vivid and brighter. The Quattro™ 6000D
incorporates our latest light diffusing system as well as lens focusing technology to create a wider, more
uniform area of coverage. Enlighten your touch with the best lighting in the industry.
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Lighting embodies museum-quality illumination,
10”
is unnecessary as the Quattro
power to 56 standard LED lights.
the angle under the needle to eliminate any shadows. Regulate the brightness between five settings,
The full-spectrum LEDs in the Quattro™6000D mimic natural daylight, which means less
eyestrain than other types of lighting. Plus, colors—even red hues—appear
more exact. Imagine how easy it will be to see your work up close and
personal. By using InnovEye
elaborate designs and intricate decorative stitching are incredibly accurate.
™
InnovEye
areas - especially when attaching buttons and making buttonholes. Estimating
stitch placement is no longer a hassle, leaving more time to dream the
Technology means precise needle placement for those hard-to-see
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Viewer give a bird’s eye view of the needle area.
, sewing, embroidery, quilting and crafting have never been
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Intelligent Eye Technology
built-in camera above the needle
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, the needle-drop guessing game is over…
Sew a long, thin piece of material, like a ribbon, with ease. Even free arm
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sewing is made simple using InnovEye
Utilizing a unique
fabric, the InnovEye
sensor positioning stickerplaced on your
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T echnology automatically positions
the needle and design
T echnology to sew point to point.
for perfect embroidery placement.
design
placement
shortcut
Easy-to-use templates make design placement a breeze
No more starting over when you slightly mishoop your fabric!
seeing is believing!
unthinkable and create the unbelievable.
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Edge sewing is so simple. InnovEye
pre-set seam allowance—keeps stitches smoothly hugging the edge whether
they are straight or curved.
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follows the edge and—guided by a
Specifications to change without notice.
For illustration purposes only.
Let the InnovEye™detect the sensor positioning sticker and make
corrections for you! Additionally, use placement of the sensor positioning
sticker to create beautiful fashions, including multiple embroidery designs,
quickly and easily.
ENTER A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF CRAFTING
Expand your sewing and embroidery repertoire with innovative crafting projects made with the Quattro™
6000D. Create customized frames, trendy home décor pieces, elaborate scrapbook pages or handcrafted art
with the built-in technology of this intuitive machine.
Add pizzazz to your crafting projects using the built-in utility and decorative stitches. Turn off the thread
sensor to sew without threadfor a truly unique paper-punched effect. Complement greeting
cards, picture mats, albums and more with the personal touch of paper punching. Add greater dimension
to crafting surfaces with the Appliqué Creator function. Design custom appliqués from
NEW PRINT AND STITCH
TECHNOLOGY GIVES YOUR
CRAFTS A 3D DESIGN
1. choose background design
Choose a background image from a built-in beginning library of 8
designs or use a custom background or photo in JPEG format. Export
your chosen background to a USB medium or directly to a computer.
2. print and transfer
Print your chosen background directly onto fabric or
onto iron-transfer paper.
existing designs, adding color and texture to any project. Achieve even more visual variety by adjusting the
width of the appliqué outline.
3. choose embroidery design
Brother's exclusive new Print and Stitch Technology
combines printed images with embroidery designs to create your own 3D craft
art. Complete with eight built-in backgrounds, including three Disney images, the
Print and Stitch function is ideal for accenting apparel and home décor pieces.
Frame your creations for a unique decoration. Or , even create your own wearable
embroidery art.
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Use the sensor positioning sheet and the InnovEye
stitch your embroidery design on the printed background.
T echnology to
Push the “start” button, and your Quattro
does the rest. Creating textured, multi-dimensional
projects was never easier!
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6000D
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CONVENIENCE-PACKED FEATURES
Brother’s exclusive Runway™Lighting
10-inches of full-spectrum lighting around the needle
covers virtually
Large start/stop button for embroidery and sewingSuper bright and crystal clear on-screen icons
Largest work space offered by Brother:
almost 50 square inches of space!
601 built-in embroidery designs
5”high
Almost instantaneous
embroidery design rendering
11 on-screen instructional videos
Built-in screensaver function
Combine printed images with embroidery designs with
Brother’s exclusive Print and Stitch Technology
7”high
Super wide-angle HD LCD display
12”overall height
See your work magnified on the LCD with
Technology & Up-close™Viewer
Embroider designs with the included
jumbo 12” x 8” embroidery hoop
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InnovEye
™
Sew with the embroidery unit attached
Includes 12” x 8” embroidery hoop and 8” x 8” square quilting hoop (pictured)
Ruler design to measure out in inches and centimeters with zero mark at the needle to help center designs
Corporation with more than 260,000 possible colors
Three built-in USB ports allow you to import
designs, utilize peripherals and download machine
updates from www.brother.com
New accessory case
arm of the Quattro™6000D
designed to fit within the
by Sharp
NEW EMBROIDERY FEATURES:
For the first time on any of our embroidery models, you
built-in USB ports
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One high-speed 2.0 port to transfer
designs even faster from any standard
storage media or from the new optional
external card reader.
A second port for machine peripherals.
EXPANDED VERSATILITY & CONVENIENCE
New and enhanced embroidery features give the Quattro
6000D a definitive step-up from the competition.
Embroidery designs can be duplicated—
virtually an unlimited number of times—in the embroidery edit
mode without returning to the selection screen. Designs are
rendered instantaneously,
models. Zoom in and out for a microscopic view of designs.
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The Quattro
time required to stitch designs thus shortening the planning
time needed for your projects.
One-touch access opens a world of embroidery editing
capabilities for improved design work.
6000D screen shows you the size of the hoop and
3 times faster than previous
Change the
combine embroidery designs with
can
decorative stitches for even more artistic variety.
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go monochrome with one touch
Push one button and sew an entire design in a
single color with no stops for color changes
Add some character to your next project. Choose from Nickelodeon’s
licensed embroidery cards featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the
Explorer and Blue’s Clues. Embroider Nickelodeon characters with
specially selected thread colors from the Nickelodeon Embroidery Card
A third port for computer connectivity
for design import/export, screen saver
import and for downloading software
updates from www.brother.com.
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background color of embroidery designs
for editing ease and greater visibility during the preview process.
Choose from 66 colors for a realistic preview.
and Thread Collection, which includes a SpongeBob SquarePants
embroidery card, 23 spools of thread and two prewound bobbins.
Expand your creative impulse with the new jumbo 12-inch x
NEW BUILT-IN EMBROIDERY DESIGNSYOU WON’T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE
8-inch hoop
Disney designs exclusive to Brother ,
patterns for heirloom sewing, inspired by Swiss lace samples circa 1900s1950s. Fashion-quality designs from European artists, authentic Kanji
calligraphy and more give your work an unparalleled artistic touch.
. Featuring 601 designs, including
you'll find vintage
12”long embroidery hoop actual size shown here
Disney fans will love the new array of animated favorites, including 63 vintage
and contemporary Mickey Mouse designs, 55 Winnie the Pooh designs and
more than 40 designs based on characters from Disney/Pixar films.
Give your work an Asian flair with new Kanji lettering.
the Quattro
intricate cultural ornamentation to your embroidery work using the European
and Japanese designs. Sew exemplary quilts and heirloom pieces with the 20
quilt and 30 initial designs. Create one-of-a-kind home décor pieces boasting
a beautiful color palette achieved by using the 40 vintage designs.
For the Disney enthusiast, add some magic to your home décor
projects and apparel with any of the 160 designs featuring Disney/Pixar characters. With the built-in Greek alphabet, embroider customized logo apparel,
such as fraternity and sorority letters, without the expense of professional digitizing. The options are endless for you to embroider with brilliance, embroider with passion and accomplish the unimaginable.
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6000D lends creative genius to your embellishment projects. Add
30
20
10
Initial
designs
European
designs
Japanese
designs
Accent your work with a customized appeal boasting a high-end semblance.
The
diverse library of built-in designs leaves you infinite
AUTOMATION IS PERFECTED WITH ENHANCED SEWING FEATURES
Adjust the knee lifter lever in three different positions to
match your optimum sewing position. Avoid the stress of fabric getting
Improvements start at the needle with the Quattro
6000D. The enhanced threading
system
button giving you a time-saving convenience.
Threading is accomplished regardless of variations
in needle size and thread type.
Upper thread tension adjusts automatically for more
reliable stitch work. The bobbin winding system
boasts improved tension and features an
threads the needle with a push of a
adjustable winding speed giving you
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caught on the presser foot lever with its new placement on the back of
the machine.
The needle position ensures a
fabric
shows detailed thread work on your chosen design with a rendering
speed incomparable to any competitor.
with three varying needle heights. Realistic stitch rendering
gradual approach to the
high-performance bobbins. Wind specialty thread,
including taut metallics, without stretching, breaking
advanced needle
threading system
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or distorting the thread. Accuracy is even more exact
with the
leaving low levels of thread on the bobbin.
enhanced thread sensor,
brother’s exclusive
my custom stitch
Create unique stitch patterns and save
to machine memory for later use.
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feature
MORE SPACE, MORE CONTROL: WHAT EVERY QUILTER DREAMS OF
Envision more space to quilt and greater hands-on precision for exact stitching and seam
automatically adjust the presser
foot height for smooth quilting
Perfect for stitching quilts with varying
fabric types, appliqués or embellishments
3 free-motion quilting feet included:
one foot for more control
one foot for greater visibility
one see-through foot for perfect
echo quilting
handy built-in
quilting designs
Access the Quattro™ 6000D library
of quilt designs—including fullframe, medallion and corner
styles—in one-touch convenience.
Built-in lettering lets you sign and
date your quilt as you sew it.
quality. Stitch large quilts with fluidity using the optional extra-large extension table and generous
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work area. Utilizing the new InnovEye
T echnology,
create beautiful edge-sewing with
straight 1/4” seams.
adjustable presser foot height
The
makes free-motion quilting and pivoting even easier on
any type of fabric.
Lightning-quick pivoting is enabled by the
no re-hooping necessary
pivoting function, which allows you to leave the needle
down and the presser foot up to turn perfect corners.
with the new 8” x 8” hoop
Make perfect fully-stitched
square quilt designs
The Automatic Height Adjuster
detects fabric thickness and automatically adjusts the presser foot pressure to
ensure precise, smooth and even stitching over a variety of fabric thicknesses.
The
“pointing needle” feature
helps you line up the needle for perfect
appliqués before it pierces the fabric.
Quilt gracefully with the Quattro
quilting lines equal distance around an appliqué
or motif for
beautiful echo quilting.
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6000D. Sew
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(AHA™) feature continuously
16”deep
23.75”lon g
stretch out and stitch!
With the optional extra-large extension
table, you’ll never feel the pinch of
too-tight space when you quilt
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Wide Table and Free-motion Grip not included.
EMBROIDERY ARM
INCLUDED
EVERY ACCESSORY YOU NEED: STANDARD!
CUSTOM FASHION
ROLLING LUGGAGE
INCLUDED
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Explore the machine's innovation using the included
accessories. Redefining the industry meant redefining every
feature and function, especially the tools designed to save you
time and effort.
FOUR HOOPS, INCLUDING
THE NEW JUMBO HOOP
Embroider monograms and other small designs using the 1-inch x
2.5-inch and 4-inch x 4-inch hoops. The 8-inch x 8-inch square
hoop is ideal for quilters. The new 12-inch x 8-inch jumbo hoop
accommodates larger designs and prevents the need for re-hooping.
15 DIFFERENT SEWING &
EMBROIDERY FEET
Achieve perfection with a wide array of feet including a vertical stitch
alignment foot for effortless edge sewing as well as feet for buttonhole sewing, monogramming, free-motion quilting and echo quilting.
TWO-SPOOL THREAD STAND
Featuring improved stability, the two-spool thread stand is a great
tool for multiple or specialty threads.
ADJUSTABLE PRESSER FOOT KNEE-LIFTER
Adjust the lever in three different positions for your
ideal sewing position.
ACCESSORY CASE
Designed to fit within the arm of the Quattro™6000D,
the accessory case allows you to keep all of your tools
neatly organized.
CUSTOM FASHION ROLLING
LUGGAGE & SOFT COVER
Take your Quattro™6000D on-the-go with the fashionable
rolling bag and embroidery arm/accessory bag. And the
matching soft cover protects your machine from dust and dirt.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Add these all-new optional accessories to your Quattro™ 6000D arsenal, and tackle even more!
EMBROIDERY
CARD READER
Designed exclusively for the Quattro™6000D,
the embroidery card reader is compatible with
the entire library of Brother embroidery cards,
including licensed designs from Disney and
Nickelodeon. Connect the reader in seconds.
10-SPOOL
THREAD STAND
This snap-on stand attaches effortlessly to
accommodate ten vertical spools of thread
for optimum delivery or bobbin storage. A
variety of spool sizes fit neatly on the stand,
including thread tails for placement in the
built-in storage slots.
7-INCH X 4-INCH
BORDER HOOP
Create horizontal and vertical borders using
built-in designs. Easy-to-use reference stitches
ensure perfect connection and alignment.
Open the hoop for precise needle positioning
as you create accurate and exact borders.
WIDE TABLE AND
FREE-MOTION GRIP
Widen your horizons with this extra-large
extension table for large embroidery, sewing,
and quilting projects. Marked with an on-board
ruler, precise measuring is a breeze. With
adjustable table legs and a free-motion grip
for control and visibility, the wide table is the
perfect companion to your Quattro™6000D.
METALLIC THREAD
Our new metallic thread is bright, durable
and dependable. Even on a variety of
needles, stabilizers and fabrics, the
outcome is always the same: superior
embroidery with no tangling, breaking or
fraying. Available in 14 beautiful colors.
COUNTRY YARN THREAD
When your quilting, embroidery or heirloom
sewing calls for soft sophistication, choose
Brother's Country Yarn thread. Made of Egyptian
long-fiber cotton and designed specifically for
Brother machinery, Country Yarn comes in 30
versatile colors.
SQUARE 8-INCH X
8-INCH QUILTING HOOP
Perfection is no longer a dream with this square
hoop. Take the game out of estimation with the
included reference grid designed to lend perfect
squares each and every time. Engineered with a
strong frame, this hoop is built to handle specialty
heavy fabrics. Also included with Quattro™ 6000D.
JUMBO 12-INCH
X 8-INCH EMBROIDERY HOOP
Sew, quilt and embroider without limit using
this jumbo hoop. Designed to keep your fabric
taut with a clearly marked acrylic reference grid,
enthusiasts of any skill level will have fun
expanding their creativity with extra-large designs.
Work Area (width x height)
Bed Area (with accessory table/depth x width)
LCD DISPLAY
Dimensions
Viewing Area
LCD Colors Display
Pattern select
Screensaver
Opening Screen
On-Screen Help
Built-in Languages
On-Screen Editing
LIGHTING
LEDs
Brightness Adjustable Function
INNOVEYE™ TECHNOLOGY AND UP-CLOSE™ VIEWER
Magnified view of needle area/needle position
Automatic edge sewing for straight line and curved line
Print and Stitch Technology
(Add embroidery to printed background)
Combine embroidery designs with decorative stitches
Appliqué Creator™ function
Maximum Embroidery Speed (stitches per minute)
Maximum Embroidery Field
Thread Trimming System
Thread Wiper (Pull thread tail out of embroidery area)
Computer Connectivity
Two Way USB Port
High-speed Two-Way USB port
USB Update Capability
Compatible Media (require separate purchases)
Embroidery Data Formats
Resume Function
Trial Position/Layout Adjustment
Embroidery Rotation
Built-in Embroidery Designs
Built-in Designs Featuring Disney Characters
Built-in Embroidery Lettering Fonts
Space Reduction among Embroidery Alphabets
Built-in Border Function and Designs
Automatic Color Sorting on Border Function
Border Frame
Embroidery Pattern Drag and Drop
Y FEATURES (CONTINUED)
KEY: • Feature Included — Feature Not Included
DREAMY
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1,000
Approximately 12” x 8”
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USB Devices - USB floppy disk drive, USB flash memory stick, USB DVD/CD ROM drive (read only).
Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute)
Sewing with Embroidery Unit Attached
Needle Threading System
Pointing Needle Mode
Needle Up / Needle Down
Quick-Set™ Bobbin
Adjustable Bobbin Winding Speed
Thread Sensors On/Off
Automatic Presser Foot Lifter
Presser Foot Height Adjustment
Superior Feed Dog System
Foot Controller
Knee Lifter
Number of Built-in Stitches (includes buttonhole styles)
Buttonhole Styles
Built-in Sewing Lettering Fonts
My Custom Stitch™ Feature
Back to Beginning Key
QUILTING FEATURES
Automatic Height Adjuster™ (AHA™) Feature
Presser Foot Pressure
Presser Foot Leveling
Pivot Function
Free-Motion Mode
Drop Feed Function
Included Quilting Feet
Built-in Quilting Stitches
Extra-Large Extension Table