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SVP Worldwide Machine Highlight

National Quilters Circle Editors
Duration:   2  mins

Description

When it comes to selecting a new machine, you want to make sure it has all of the features you want and need, and maybe even some extra features you didn’t know you wanted. The Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q has all of this and more with the JoyOS Advisor, Exclusive Stitch techniques and even interactive video tutorials.

Machine Highlights

The Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q is one of the most advanced machines on the market with exclusive stitch techniques, interactive tutorials, and an exclusive sensor system. The Epic 980Q has one of the largest display screens of any machine with captive touch, measuring in at 10.1”, and also has some of the brightest LED lighting and largest workspace areas, making it great for both piecing and quilting a quilt. The JoyOS advisor feature of this machine will help make sure you achieve accurate, even and professional looking stitches every time by setting the best stitch width and length, and automatically setting the best thread tension and presser foot pressure for the desired stitch technique. If you are trying out a stitch technique you’ve never done before, or even just looking for more quilting tips and techniques the JoyOS advisor can show you animations and illustrations that can walk you through each step of the sewing or quilting process. While information and instructions for most new stitches and techniques can be found on the machine itself, there is still an instruction manual that can help with any remaining details, like cleaning and maintaining your machine. If you are someone who likes to combine different fabric weights and textures into one project, the exclusive sensor system on the Epic 980Q will help ensure even feeding and stitches as you sew by automatically and continuously sensing and adjusting to any thickness of fabric.

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One Response to “SVP Worldwide Machine Highlight”

  1. Joan

    Will this Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q be available in Australia? It appears to have all the functions I have been looking for. Many thanks.

The Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q is one of the most advanced machines with numerous features to not only improve your quilting skills, but teach you something new. It's one of their largest models, has the brightest workspace lighting, and comes with an easy to read, easy to use touchscreen. This touchscreen is where you can begin to access some of the standout features of this machine, like mySewnet, which allows you to sign in and access files from multiple devices, including your phone or tablet, via the app. Another top feature is the exclusive sensor system. This system automatically and continuously senses and adjusts to any thickness of fabric, resulting in perfect, even feeding as you sew, even if your fabric thickness varies within the same project. This machine comes with over 1000 different stitches to choose from and exclusive stitch techniques, like sequin stitches, theme stitches, and dimensional stitches. Dimensional stitches can be made by adding fabric or embellishments to create a unique textured effect. The 980Q also has a deluxe stitch system, which feeds the right amount of thread for each stitch and adjusts tension if necessary to ensure a precise and even stitch on both sides of the fabric no matter what thread you use, making it perfect for metallic or other specialty threads. The Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q also comes with a JoyOS ADVISOR. This allows you to select the fabric type you want to use, and the JoyOS ADVISOR feature will automatically set the best stitch type, width, and length for that fabric. It will also adjust the thread tension and presser foot pressure for the technique you've chosen to use. The JoyOS ADVISOR also has animations and illustrations to provide advice right on the touchscreen. This machine cannot only make using new stitches or using new quilting techniques easier, it can help you learn them. With the JoyOS ADVISOR, simply select quilting, decide what it is you want to do or what technique you want to learn more about, and the machine automatically sets up. If you're new to that technique, the 980Q will help you out along the way with advice, tips, and even step by step videos. With the Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q, you're sure to always have the right machine setting no matter what technique you're using or what fabric you're using, giving you great results every time.
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