GEMRM

The machine is actually stitching the design, not basting. And if I hadn't stopped it, it definitely would have hit the frame.
(I was stitching "For Pat" and by the time the "r" was done, it was obviously too close to the edge to let it continue.)

gramquilter2

I to think you should check the calibration and make sure the design is starting in the center.

Diamond Days

If you open your design in your computer program and click on the design, then go to the "centre design" icon and click there. The icon is the square with an arrow in the corner and a dot in the centre. Third from the right on the top of the Husqvarna program. Don't forget to save. This will definitely put it in the centre. Hope this helps.

GEMRM

Well Folks,
I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong, or what might be wrong with my machine, so I made arrangements to go see my dealer - got there and the first person said she didn't know what was going on, she hadn't see that problem (the design being shifted to the right) so she went and got another person.
That lady sat down and after a few clicks she knew what was wrong:
I HAD LEFT THE TRAVEL LOCK ON!!!! (you know, that little piece of plastic that gets inserted when you're transporting the machine to class and back )
Then she told me that most people just throw the lock piece away and don't use it.
But I'm thinking that if it is supposed to be used during transport, I just need to figure out a way to ensure I remember to take it off - maybe a sticker, or something? Or maybe figure out a way to attach a dangly piece of thread/wool to the lock so that I'd see it and remember?
Glad it wasn't anything wrong, glad I did know what I was doing as far as design/centering etc.
And another lesson learned!
They didn't charge me for the advice/time/lesson, so I bought some more embroidery thread while I was there.

mjkgquilt

I have a little piece of plastic that was inserted in the bottom of my embroidery arm when I bought my HV Designer Diamond. I removed it the first time I used my machine to embroider. Have not used it since. Should I use it every time I'm taking my machine and embroidery arm out of the house?

newbee3

you can manually move the hoop using the buttons check your manual on how to do this.

GEMRM

The dealer sales person said this was the intent when the machine is shipped, is that the owner will do so every time they transport the arm. Then she said most people don't do this, but they do recommend it. So, I will continue to do so, and figure out a way to remind myself to check/remove it at home. I had to drive 90 minutes one way to the dealer.

GEMRM

I did figure out how to do this, but that is where we realized it was not operating properly, as it wouldn't move to the correct position. (Because the lock was preventing proper movement of the arm).

ljptexas

You just have to play, play, play, play! Anything new takes lots of practice.... Good luck!!!