Janome MC15000 Project

Part A - Stitch Composer

This section guides users through creating stitch patterns using the Janome Stitch Composer software.

Creating a Cup Design

1. Open the Stitch Composer software within the Horizon Link Suite.
2. Access the main interface, which includes toolbars for Home, View, and Simulation, along with options like Stitch Number, Grid Lines, Backdrop Image, Lock, Undo, and Redo.
3. Click the 'View' icon in the top toolbar.
4. Select the 'Backdrop Image' icon to open a dialog box for importing artwork. Choose the 'CUP' artwork.
5. The imported cup artwork will appear on the grid. Use the mouse to drag and position the artwork accurately.
6. Select the 'Lock' icon ? to fix the size and position of the imported artwork.
7. Place the first stitch point by positioning the cursor at the intersection of the 0.0mm and 0mm grid lines and left-clicking the mouse.
8. Continue placing stitch points along the outline of the cup, following the lines and curves. For example, move along the 0mm gridline to the start of the artwork and place the next stitch point.
9. Place stitch points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 to define the base and sides of the cup, ensuring they create the desired curve.
10. Place stitch points 10 and 11 to create the opposite side of the cup.
11. Follow the line around the lip of the cup, placing stitch points as you go. For instance, place stitch point 18 on top of stitch point 3.
12. Continue placing stitch points around the top lip, such as placing stitch point 25 on top of stitch point 11.
13. Place stitch point 26 where the handle of the cup meets the right-hand side. Follow the curve of the handle, placing stitch points evenly.
14. From where stitch point 33 intercepts, follow the line back up to point 26, placing points around the handle, stopping at point 31.
15. Place stitch point 41 along the 0mm grid line where it intersects 12.5mm.
16. To complete the stitch pattern, select 'Lock Stitch' (or similar finalization option).
17. Select 'Write to Design'. Rename the design 'Cup' and save it in the 'Ordf' folder.

Creating a Pulse Design

1. Open the 'View' icon in the top toolbar.
2. Click on the 'Backdrop Image' icon and select the 'Pulse' artwork.
3. Move and position the artwork on the grid as needed.
4. Select the 'Lock' icon ? to secure the artwork's position.
5. Place the cursor at the intersection of the 0.0mm and 0mm grid lines and left-click to set the first stitch point.
6. Follow the pulse artwork, placing stitch points sequentially until the end is reached.
7. Select the 'Lock stitch' option to finalize the stitch pattern.
8. Select 'Write to Design'. Rename the design 'Pulse' and save it in the 'Ordf' folder.

Part B - Mug Rug

This section provides instructions for creating a Mug Rug project.

Requirements

• Machine Embroidery Thread
• All-purpose Sewing Thread
• Fusible Fleece: 7 1/2" X 6"
• Quilting Fabric: 7 1/2" x 6" - Front
• Quilting Fabric: 12" x 13" - Back
• Homespun: 7" x 6"
• Fusible Medium Tear Away Stabilizer
• Erasable Fabric Pen
• Pins
• Iron & Best Press
• MC 15000v3
• SQ14 hoop

Instructions

1. Attach medium weight fusible tear-away stabilizer to the wrong side of the 12" x 13" background fabric block.
2. Hoop the prepared fabric in the SQ14 hoop.
3. Select the Built-in Design Key.
4. Choose design #28 from the 'Favourites Design' folder.
5. Select the 'Edit Mode' Key.
6. Select the 'Resize' key and increase the size to 120%.
7. Select the 'Single Colour' Key.
8. Thread the machine with embroidery thread and stitch out the design.
9. Remove stabilizer from the back once the design is complete.
10. Press the embroidered block with an iron and trim it to 7" (width) x 6" (height).
11. Using an erasable fabric marker, rule a 1/4" line down the left side of the homespun as a starting guide.
12. Select Quilting stitch #2 and attach the 'O' Foot.
13. Thread the machine with complementary sewing thread.
14. Pin the embroidered block and the homespun block together, right sides facing, at the base of the embroidery.
15. Attach the 'F' Foot to the sewing machine and thread it with complementary embroidery thread.
16. Insert the USB drive into the sewing machine port.
17. Select the 'Home' Key.
18. Select the 'Decorative & Quilting Stitches' key.
19. Select the 'Created Stitches' key.
20. Select the 'Import' key and locate the created stitches from the USB.
21. Select the 'Pattern Combination' key.
22. Select decorative Stitch A04.
23. Select the 'Home' key.
24. Select the 'Decorative & Quilting Stitches' key.
25. Select the 'Created Stitches' key.
26. Select the 'Pulse' stitch.
27. Select the 'Cup' stitch.
28. Select the 'Pulse' stitch again.
29. Select 'Save'.
30. Open the 'Ordf' folder on the USB drive.
31. Rename the design as 'Line 1' and select OK.
32. Select the 'C' key, then the 'Upper/Lower Case' key, and type 'offee'.
33. Select Bridge Stitch #1 and finish with the Pulse stitch.
34. Save the pattern combination as 'Line2'.
35. Using the previous stitch as a guide, stitch out stitch pattern combination 2.
36. Stitch out the first line of combination stitches and delete the stitches when finished.
37. Select the 'Home' key.
38. Select the 'Decorative & Quilting' key.
39. Select the 'Decorative' stitch key.
40. Scroll through the pages and select Decorative stitch A04.
41. Select the 'Open File' option and locate stitch pattern combination 1 saved to the USB.
42. Using the previous stitch line as a guide, stitch out the second row of the stitch combination.
43. Remove the stabilizer from the reverse side of the fabric. Press with an iron and Best Press.
44. Trim the backing fabric to 7 1/2" (height) x 6" (width).
45. Follow manufacturer instructions to attach the fusible fleece to the wrong side of the stitched block.
46. With right sides together, pin the backing fabric to the topside of the stitched block.
47. Select Quilt stitch #2. Thread the machine with sewing thread and stitch a 1/4" seam around the edge of the block, leaving a gap for turning.
48. Trim the corners back and turn the block through to the correct side.
49. Press with an iron and hand stitch the opening closed.