[. . . ] Everything all in one place ! · · · · · · · · · · · · · 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° increments), mirror image, change size and spacing 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 · Xpressive software (optional) Traditional sewing features www. elna. com Warranty and Service: Elna's superior reputation was established in 1940 with the production of its first sewing machine. Ever since, Elna has continued to be a leading brand of home sewing and related equipment especially designed with the innovative sewer in mind. [. . . ] Pivoting corners is now just a touch away with the hands-free knee lifter. And since the needle always stops down, you're always ready to make your turn. Traditional sewing 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 expanded to include specialty quilting and heirloom, satin, floral, cross, directional feed designs ­ 320 in all. Select a stitch and the automated thread release system takes control. But for your special techniques, simply press a key to override. No hoop needed Monogramming a pocket, cuff or perhaps a handkerchief ?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. For instance, take a satin stitch from group 4, elongate it and combine it with a directional feed design from group 11. Consider the possibilities! No thread, no go Running out of needle or bobbin thread right in the middle ­ what a dilemma. The machine will stop and alert 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. Select different color threads for needle and bobbin and watch how the machine automatically alternates between sewing needle thread and bobbin thread on the fabric right side. [. . . ] And there's more ­ TrueTypeTM fonts, automatic appliqués, auto-trace, programmed fills and runs, stitch count recalculated when resizing, 3-D stitch image for a realistic preview. When your design is complete, connect your computer to your Xquisit II to transfer the design or send the design to a SmartMediaTM card. [. . . ]