[. . . ] As you've experienced, sewing renews your spirit and lets you express yourself in many ways, whether it's embroidery, wearable art, quilting, couture, bridal, heirloom, western wear, carnival, home decor. Just start with a length of fabric or purchase something and add your own special touch. Totally automated threading, automatic bobbin winding, hoop sensors, hint messages, plan-ahead thread color organizer, updatable software ­ these are just a few of the numerous benefits when you choose Elna. [. . . ] Things are changing so quickly that updatability is a must in today's world. Let's be honest ­ threading can be a chore, especially because of that tiny needle eye. One touch threads the machine from spool through needle. Hidden in plain sight. The top accessory storage gives you quick access to the most often used feet and the foot holder. Oh, no - the bobbin thread ran out during embroidery !Watch - the Xquisit II stops, winds the bobbin automatically and begins sewing again exactly where it stopped. Need a little reminder ?The on-screen manual gives you sewing hints and instructions, troubleshooting tips, machine usage information, all right at your fingertips. Use Elna's continuous hoop and continuous designs to create beautiful borders effortlessly. The V-shaped mark gives you a precise start point for each design repeat. Where are those scissors ?Don't bother searching ­ when embroidering, the Xquisit II automatically cuts the thread for color changes. Now your designs can meander down six different avenues. Embroidery Tired of hooping and rehooping?At 24 cm x 14 cm, it's big enough for a single large design or several smaller designs. Lay them out on the screen and resize, rotate, mirror image ­ there's so much you can do. Toss out the drafting paper First, plan out four large hoopings (up to 25 cm x 45 cm) on the screen. With multiple hooping, you can be sure your oversized design will be perfectly aligned. AND SO MUCH MORE It goes on and on Create elegant, perfectly aligned borders in multiple colors. If you prefer, the single color key eliminates stopping for color changes. Fast and efficient, the special quick-clamp continuous hoop eliminates setting an inner hoop. Nothing could be easier. Say it with style Whether it's big and bold or small and graceful, one of the six professionalquality embroidery style alphabets is the answer. Your message will be clear. When speed is of the essence It's so exhilarating embroidering at 850 spm. Set the speed control and the estimated embroidery time adjusts accordingly on the screen. Looking for even more designs ? [. . . ] Set the speed control and the estimated embroidery time adjusts accordingly on the screen. Looking for even more designs ?When you're ready, check out professionally digitized designs on Xquisit Embroidery Cards. Create and digitize your own designs or access designs from other sources. [. . . ]