Luminaire - Hand Like Quilting with Upgrade Kit 1

Here’s a fun video showing you the quality of the newest stitches added to the S menu with Upgrade Kit 1. Achieve the look on hand sewn running stitches in no time at all.

[@karenhorvath8056]

I don’t know what I would do without you. The dealer isn’t having classes these days and there is SO much to learn. Thank you SO much!

[@pambjorlo7221]

Thanks so much Terry, I have the playbook for the Luminaire, but your explanation is much better than theirs!! I have a Sashiko as well, and this sure is a lot easier!!

[@theresaatkinson6628]

Amazing, never knew! Thanks for all your awesome videos!

[@sonjabowling3876]

Thank you so much Terry, your time is very much appreciated.

[@Nanscee]

Thank you! Your videos are so helpful.

[@jenniferwardUK]

Wow! That’s amazing. Thank you so much for sharing, really fascinating.

[@shazzcarts]

Thank You Terry

[@tammyeaton4791]

On the Janome15000 Quilt Maker use the bobbin case with the BLUE DOT. It has LOWER TENSION that the sewing(RED dot) and the embroidery(YELLOW dot).

[@texasproud8822]

Thank you

[@patriciaribaric3409]

That is so cool!!!

[@bettychamplin8751]

Great. Thanks

[@binkjo]

Did you thread your monofilament on a thread stand or the upright stands in the back or the one in the front? Thanks for all you do!

[@bethserran]

Hello Terry! Are these stitches selected for sewing topstiches on leather? Is Luminaire XP2 be use for stitching on leather or vinyl for handbags projects?

[@terrymaffitt4012]

I wouldn’t use them on Vinyl or Leather because of the way the stitch is formed with very small stitches between each longer stitch. Try it on a scrap and see what you think.

[@danaonlineable]

Can this be done on other machines?

[@terrymaffitt4012]

Dana Ion - it depends. Some machines, like Bernina’s, have their version of a hand quilt stitch. I think this stitch looks better than the one on my Bernina though.

[@cristinaurena1716]

Thank you for the video.
Is that thread okay to iron?

[@terrymaffitt4012]

Cristina Urena - look for a polyester invisible thread like Superior or Sulky. These threads are more heat tolerant than Nylon.

[@michaleesloan6777]

Terry How is this stitch different from the Q-04 from the utility stitch menu.

[@terrymaffitt4012]

Michalee Sloan - I will give it a try and show it in a follow up video sharing the Sashiko stitch.

[@susanfiondella6438]

😍

[@cherylgrider759]

Is Upgrade kit 1, more for people that quilt?
What group of people would use Upgrade kit 2?

[@terrymaffitt4012]

Cheryl Grider - first of all, Upgrades are typically released annually. This is the first upgrade for the Luminaire, hence the name Kit 1. The kit has more related to embroidery than quilting. There are 75 embroidery designs, 40 couching embroidery designs and 5 new fills in My Design Center. There is also a new 10 5/8 x 10 5/8 hoop.

[@SaraPurvey]

What brand nylon thread do you use, Terry?

[@terrymaffitt4012]

Sara Purvey - this is an aurifil nylon thread. I have used Sulky as well.

[@diannanormand5584]

how do you upgrade

[@terrymaffitt4012]

Dianna Normand - I believe you asked this in the Facebook group, but just to make sure your question is answered, an Upgrade is purchased through a Brother Dealer or Baby lock Dealer.