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4 HOOPS –
WHICH TO USE
Based on the size
of the design, use the
mallest hoop possible.
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The Xquisit II lets you
know if you choose a
hoop that's too small
or if you attach the
wrong hoop.
CARRYING
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A sturdy, two part
wheeled storage
system transports and
stores the Xquisit I
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and its components.
The upper case holds
the embroidery unit,
while the lower case
holds the Xquisit II.
The pockets are great
for books, foot control,
cords, supplies.
Everything all in
one place !
achine features
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Embroidery •
features
raditional sewing
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• Fully automated threading – from spool through needle eye
• Full-color LCD screen
• Updatability via www.elna.com
• On-screen instruction manual
• Hint messages
• Personalized machine function settings
• Adjustable sewing speed up to 850 spm
• Multiple languages
• Automatic thread tension – computer system automatically releases correct
thread amount for ultimate stitch performance
• Needle thread and bobbin thread sensors
• Presser foot lever sensor
• Automatic thread cutter key – programmable
• Start/stop key – for embroidery and traditional sewing
• Up/down needle key
• Dual lights – eliminate shadows
• Extra presser foot lift
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Serial port for direct PC hookup
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Extensive selection of standard accessories
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3 accessory storage areas
• Foot control with retractable cord
Storage bag – two-part, wheeled
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Fully automated bobbin winding – free embroidery bobbin thread spool included
• Extra large embroidery area (24 x 14 cm / 9 1/2 " x 5 1/2")
• Feed dog automatically lowers when embroidery unit is attached
• Multiple hooping – plots points on-screen for alignment of 2 or more large hoopings
• Wide array of built-in designs including Continuous Hoop designs
• On-screen layout, alignment grid turns on and off
• 6 alphabets – resize in 1 mm increments
• Rotate (in 1
• Easy embroidery editing
• 32 permanent memories – up to 120 characters and letters in each
• Temporary embroidery memory restarts where left off
• Power failure function for embroidery
• Hoops included
- 3 standard hoops – large, medium, small
- Continuous Hoop – embroider borders with special quick-clamp hoop
• Embroidery Cards (optional)
Continuous Hoop Border Embroidery Card included
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• Xpressive software (optional)
320+ stitc
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° increments), mirror image, change size and spacing
hes, including 12 buttonholes
features • Choice heirloom and quilt stitches
• Directional feed patterns – larger than 7 mm with no hoop
• Directional sewing – forward, backward, left, right without pivoting
5 alphabets, 7 mm – 25 mm
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• Lockstitch – programmable
• Maximum stitch width 7 mm
• Maximum stitch length 5 mm (basting – 20 mm)
• Elongation – satin stitches up to 5 times original length
2 color – certain stitc
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• Size – change from small to medium to large
• Mirror image and face to face
Cascade – 6 c
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• Direct editing – edit any stitch within a sequence
• 20 permanent memories – up to 120 characters and letters in each
• Strong needle penetration on all fabrics
• Free arm
• Adjustable foot pressure
nee lifter
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Exhilarating, extraordinary,
ever-expanding
o matter where you are in your journey through life, the versatile Xquisit II is there by your side. As you've experi-
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enced, sewing renews your spirit and lets you express yourself in many ways, whether it's embroidery, wearable art,
quilting, couture, bridal, heirloom, western wear, carnival, home decor. Just start with a length of fabric or purchase
something and add your own special touch. Let your creativity take over; the machine will do the rest.
otally automated threading, automatic bobbin winding, hoop sensors, hint messages, plan-ahead thread color
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organizer, updatable software – these are just a few of the numerous benefits when you choose Elna. In a world filled
with choices when it comes to sewing and embroidery, there's only one choice – the Elna Xquisit II.
Hidden in plain sight.
The top accessory storage gives you quick
access to the most often used
feet and the foot holder.
on't be left behind.
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Things are changing so quickly that updatability
is a must in today's world. Simply go to
www.elna.com to locate the latest upgrades.
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threading can be a chore, especially
because of that tiny needle eye.
Not anymore! One touch threads
the machine from spool
through needle.
Need a little reminder?
The on-screen manual gives you
sewing hints and instructions,
troubleshooting tips,
machine us
information, all right
at your fingertips.
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Oh, no - the bobbin thread
ran out during embroidery!
Watch - the Xquisit II stops, winds
the bobbin automatically and
begins sewing again exactly
where it stopped.
Have you heard?
Use Elna's continuous hoop
and continuous designs to create
beautiful borders effortlessly.
The V-shaped mark gives you
a precise st
design repeat.
art point for each
Where are those scissors?
Don't bother searching –
when embroidering, the Xquisit II automatically
cuts the thread for color c
sewing traditionally
the ends the proper length to start again.
hanges. And when
, the threads are cut leaving
Ever lose your embroidery data?
quisit II is shut off during
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embroidery, either deliberately
or accidentally, the data is saved
and you can resume sewing
exactly where you left off.
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Traditional sewing
The Machine
Need an extra hand?
It's the knee lifter to the rescue. Pivoting
corners is now just a touch away with
he hands-free knee lifter. And since the
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needle always stops down, you're always
ready to make your turn.
Oh how stitches have evolved
Now stitches even have characteristics
– and are organized into groups!
Of course you'll find the straight, zigzag
and buttonholes, but now we've
xpanded to include specialty quilting
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and heirloom, satin, floral, cross,
directional feed designs – 320 in all.
No hoop needed
Monogramming a pocket, cuff
or perhaps a handkerchief? These
alphabets could be the answer.
Select one of five lettering styles –
7mm block, 7, 15 and 25 mm script, 7
mm outline. And again we've included
special marks for a variety
of languages.
It's time to play
You can team up some interesting
combinations. F
a satin stitch from group 4, elongate
it and combine it with a directional
eed design from group 11.
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Consider the possibilities!
or instance, take
Let the machine do it
No more tension-setting questions.
Select a stitch and the automated thread
elease system takes control.
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It self adjusts based on the type of stitch
eing sewn. But for your special tech-
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niques, simply press a key to override.
No thread, no go
Running out of needle or b
thread right in the middle –
what a dilemma. Not with the Xquisit II.
he machine will stop and alert
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you to rethread.
Treasures for tomorrow
Memories are the building blocks
for the future. Save your treasures
to one of the 20 traditional sewing
or 32 embroidery sewing permanent
memories. Save, overwrite, recall, delete.
obbin
How did they do that?
With the two-color key! Select
different color threads for needle
and bobbin and watch how the
hine automatically alternates
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between sewing needle thread and
obbin thread on the fabric right side.
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A very eye-catching eff
Stray from the straight path
In the past, your machine has always
fed the fabric only straight ahead.
Not anymore! Directional feed offers
you so much more. One intriguing
xample is the cascade key
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designs can meander down
six different avenues.
ect.
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Shedding more light
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the darkness. Two lights – one above
the needle and one over the sewing
bed – allow you to see your creations
as they come alive.
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Embroidery
Tired of hooping and rehooping?
The solution is Xquisit II's large hoop.
At 24 cm x 14 cm, it's big enough
for a single large design or several
maller designs. Lay them out on
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he screen and resize, rotate, mirror
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image – there's so much you can do.
Toss out the drafting paper
irst, plan out four large hoopings
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(up to 25 cm x 45 cm) on the screen.
Then simply plot out the alignment
points on the x and y crosslines. With
multiple hooping, you can be sure your
oversized design will be perfectly aligned.
It goes on and on
Create elegant, perfectly aligned borders
in multiple colors. If you prefer, the single
color key eliminates stopping for color
hanges. Fast and efficient, the special
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quick-clamp continuous hoop eliminates
setting an inner hoop. Nothing could
be easier.
Say it with style
Whether it's big and bold or small and
graceful, one of the six professionalquality embroidery style alphabets is the
answer
for a variety of languages. Your message
will be clear.
When speed is of the essence
It's so exhilarating embroidering at 850
spm. But there are times when slow and
steady wins the prize. Set the speed
control and the estimated embroidery
time adjusts accordingly on the screen.
. And we even have special marks
AND SO MUCH MORE
Looking for even more designs ?
When you're ready, check out professionally digitized designs on Xquisit
Embroidery Cards. Prefer to digitize
your own designs? Xpressive
software is for you. It's a complete
package – resize, reformat, refine.
Create and digitize your own designs
or access designs from other sources.
Xpressive includes many favorites
of the professional digitizer.
Just getting started ?
The Autodigitizer Wizard and Cross-
izard are your keys to simple,
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Stitc
direct digitizing with beautiful, profes
sional-looking results. And there’s
more – TrueType
appliqués, auto-trace, programmed
fills and runs, stitch count recalculated
when resizing, 3-D stitch image
for a realistic preview. Arc, realign,
envelope lettering. When your design
is complete, connect your computer
to your X
or send the design to a SmartMedia
card. Imagine the possibilities !
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fonts, automatic
quisit II to transfer the design
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No time to finish today?
ress the temp embroidery key to save
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precisely where you are anywhere
in the embroidery process. Turn off the
hine for an extended period of time
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and when the machine is turned back
on, you'll start exactly where you left off.
Elna is constantly developing
new ways to bring out the best
in you and your Xquisit II. Visit
www.elna.com for the latest.
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