Shields Live! Brother NQ1700E January 19, 2022

[@janl845]

thank you so much Jan and Tim. I purchased my machine this week. I have already had 2 Brother embroidery machines. This is my biggest. I learned some new tricks with your video. I had to laugh when Tim said "same Bat time, same Bat channel". I used to say that at work. The young people didn't get it.

[@sewalongwithjan]

So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@denisekarpinski5573]

I'm new to embroidery and doing research for this machine before I purchase this tutorial is very helpful in making me decide. Thank You!

[@sewalongwithjan]

The NQ1700E is a great machine. I'm sure you would like it.

[@carmenwilliams277]

OMGosh!!! I have been trying to get the needle threader to work on my NQ1700E for over an hour of watching several videos. I just now came across yours and decided to watch it and I followed everything you did and now I was able to get it to work. Thank you soooooo much!!! 🥰

[@sewalongwithjan]

You are very welcome Carmen! Glad I could help.

[@silverwolfcreek]

Thank you Jan for the video. you provided a great deal of information on this machine. Would love to visit but live on the Texas Gulf Coast. Will check out your videos. Have a blessed day.

[@sewalongwithjan]

So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@pauladeebach9389]

-I’m so happy to have you show me this. I’m going to buy one. Wonderful demo, Jan. Thank you.

[@sewalongwithjan]

So glad I could help, Paula!

[@carlatabares5601]

Great tutorial! I just bought my machine this week. So much to learn as I’m new at embroidering. Thank you !1. Always willing to watch other videos concerning this particular machine. Thanks again!

[@sewalongwithjan]

Hello Carla! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@kathymcwaters6309]

I just bought this machine

[@sewalongwithjan]

That's great, Kathy! Have fun with your new machine

[@kathymcwaters6309]

@@sewalongwithjan thank you. I’m waiting for the power cord to arrive! Haven’t been able to use it yet. Bought it pre owned. I don’t know anything about machine embroidery.

[@sewalongwithjan]

@@kathymcwaters6309 What a bummer! No cord! Have fun when you get everything

[@kathymcwaters6309]

@@sewalongwithjan does the jump stitch leave threads on the underside Of the letter?

[@sewalongwithjan]

@@kathymcwaters6309 When the machine ties off and cuts, there are some tails on the back.

[@JudyHeflin]

Very interesting and informative tutorial .

[@sewalongwithjan]

Glad you enjoyed the video Judy!

[@daribarber3470]

I just discovered this video you so generously put together for us! This is the machine I have to embroider on as a newbie to the embroidery world. Thank you for doing this video. I learned so much from you.

[@sewalongwithjan]

You are very welcome, Dari! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@kathykumler1542]

Hi from Illinois!

[@sewalongwithjan]

Hi Kathy!

[@barbarameehan113]

Great tutorial. Great machine. Thank you.

[@sewalongwithjan]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@cynthiamonfee5673]

Just got my machine today. Enjoyed your video. Can't wait to start.

[@sewalongwithjan]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Have fun with your new machine!

[@teachersharon]

So pleased you are doing these videos. Looks like a great little machine!

[@sewalongwithjan]

Glad you enjoyed the video Sharon!

[@coacoa43]

Thank you so much for sharing. Just bought the NQ1600E. Very similar.

[@sewalongwithjan]

Yes the NQ1600e is very similar. It was the model just previous to the NQ1700E. It is not wireless though.

[@jackielugo58]

Loved your class!

[@sewalongwithjan]

So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@whitneywieseler1667]

Love this! I’m currently On my way to purchase my first ever embroidery machine:) thanks for the video.

[@sewalongwithjan]

We have them on shieldssewingcenter.com! $1999 with free shipping and an Anita Goodesign design package worth $200. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bronwynepitout5599]

Hi

[@daisyhugs2024]

thank you for doing this video !! Great info :)

[@sewalongwithjan]

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@audreyhaim3984]

Great help thx so much.

[@sewalongwithjan]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@andre1987eph]

I actually like 30:00 how she says (a $2000) machine is an economical option. Makes me feel not so bad to want one even though I am new to the hobby.

[@sewalongwithjan]

Yes, this machine has lots of really nice features for the price. The hoop size, wireless feature and jump clipper just to name a few. Really impressed by it!

[@deegirl7774]

Did your machine come with the stylus pen?

[@sewalongwithjan]

You mean the stylus for the screen?

[@melbabendreier2344]

I just bought my 1700 yesterday and I had so many questions, including how to thread #4 - and you answered that! I don’t know if you can answer this, but is the bobbin thread that comes with the machine only for bobbins? Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@sewalongwithjan]

You are very welcome Mel! Yes, the thread that comes with the NQ1700 is bobbin thread. #90 weight. That is the bobbin thread you should always use with that machine.

[@donnawestphal4833]

How to name machine?😊

[@sewalongwithjan]

Hi Donna! Its in the settings on the WiFi pages. There is a button that says change name. Select that and type in the name you want for you machine.

[@constanceklagge]

I want to get into embroidery and I have my eye on this one

[@sewalongwithjan]

It's a great machine for the $. Also user friendly and easy to learn

[@whitneywieseler1667]

Shared it on my social medias!

[@sewalongwithjan]

Thanks Whitney!

[@janeduncan7525]

Great video.

[@sewalongwithjan]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@pauladeebach9389]

Is this machine supposed to cut the jump stitches? Mine is new but doesn’t cut the jump stitches.

[@sewalongwithjan]

Yes, it does cut jump stitches. Although, some short don't cut as they are too close together. Or it's possible you turned off the jump stitch by accident

[@speedtrash100]

Subscribed and great video

[@sewalongwithjan]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Jesusistheonlyway549]

Did you make the whole embroidery part of the Kimberbell pillow on this machine?

[@sewalongwithjan]

No, I have a Luminaire, but you can do nearly all the Kimberbell projects on this machine. Most of their designs fit in a 5x7 or 6x10 hoop.

[@Jesusistheonlyway549]

@@sewalongwithjan thank you.

[@sherylp.9570]

Hi, Jan! I bought this machine to mainly make FSL ornaments. So I use the 90 wt. bobbin thread (white) for my white ornaments. Now I'd love to make Kimberbell's Quilted Baskets .. but I need to match the thread color and the bobbin color because all the stitching shows. Can I only use 90 wt. bobbin thread in this machine? Do I need a sewing/embroidery combo machine to make the Quilted Baskets? Please help me figure this out!! Thanks!! 💕

[@sewalongwithjan]

Hi Sheryl! The embroidery only machines have a tighter (blue or red dot) bobbin case, so require you to use 90 weight embroidery bobbin thread. What I usually recommend to people, is to buy a standard bobbin case like what comes with the combo sewing/embroidery machines and use this bobbin case when you want to wind matching 40 weight embroidery thread in the bobbin. These bobbin cases aren't set so tight and the tension will be better with the heavier thread. You would need the standard bobbin case (it has a green screw) that comes with the NQ3700D.

[@sherylp.9570]

@@sewalongwithjan Do you carry this particular case in your store? I tried to search but didn't find it. I appreciate your help, and will buy it from you if you carry it. Thanks, Jan!

[@sewalongwithjan]

@@sherylp.9570 Hi Sheryl! Yes we do. I will be back at work on Tuesday (I'm off on Monday), so give me a call and I can mail you one. Shields Sewing Center 319-358-0101

[@sherylp.9570]

@@sewalongwithjan Thank you, Jan! I'll get in touch with you Tuesday. 🤗

[@sewalongwithjan]

@@sherylp.9570 Look forward to seeing you.

[@ronaldwhitler5963]

does nq1700e have nock down stitches ?

[@sewalongwithjan]

Not built into the machine. If you have Digitizing software, you can create them

[@sherrikoers1438]

Thanks for all the details I am new to embroidery and by chance I bought this machine after using the brother se600 combination machine for a sewing only. I loved the embroidery so much I purchased the NQ 1700 because of its wireless connectivity and jump cuts. My only issue is that I’m basically a Mac user and the data base transfer is PC only do you have a work around for the wireless transfer and Mac Pro computer? Thanks I loved your video so much because it gave me some new things I have not discovered yet?

[@sewalongwithjan]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Design Database Transfer is a Windows program, but I know some people are running it on their Macs using Parallels or Boot Camp. Most of my students have an inexpensive Windows computer to run their embroidery software. Design Database Transfer is really cool and does a lot for being a free program. I use it all the time!

[@debiphilp4456]

You guys are great! I bought a Babylock Flare in Nov., but Jan showed some things I did not know. I want to know if you sell the 6" X 6" hoops for my machine? I am looking forward to seeing the scan and cut next week. Do you ship to Ohio?

[@sewalongwithjan]

Hi Debi! Yes we can ship you a hoop. I have them in stock. Give us a call at Shields Sewing. 319-358-0101. The hoops are not on the website

[@SharingHobby]

Thank you so much for this video. I tried to use the software but it does not work for mac computer which is the only computer I have. 😞

[@sewalongwithjan]

Glad you enjoyed the video Tina! Yes, Design Database Transfer is a Windows program. You may be able to run it using Parallels or Boot Camp? Sorry, not too familiar with Mac computers.

[@mschivuzprintz]

Are you able to import your own designs

[@sewalongwithjan]

Yes, you can create your own designs in digitizing software and send them wirelessly through Design Database Transfer. I do that with my own designs all the time

[@pattyfreeman6202]

do you have info on the BES Blue software

[@sewalongwithjan]

It's a watered down version of BES Lettering software. Nice basic software for editing and lettering. Good fonts.

[@chezj4]

Is there a transfer program for using a Mac? This one does not support Mac Apple.

[@sewalongwithjan]

Design Database Transfer can be run on a Mac using parallels or boot camp. Sorry I'm not very knowledgeable about Mac computers

[@rab123ful]

HOW TO NAME MACHINE

[@sewalongwithjan]

You mean how do you name the machine in the settings?

[@rab123ful]

@@sewalongwithjan,, yes, for the WiFi setting, or something like that

[@sewalongwithjan]

In the settings, there are several pages connected to wifi. On one of them, there is a name and a change button. Click that and type in what you want

[@loricampos1745]

where do we find the machine number?

[@sewalongwithjan]

The serial number is on the back of the machine, and the board number is in the settings. Which are you looking for?

[@loricampos1745]

@@sewalongwithjan board number, but i found it in the settings. lol

[@loricampos1745]

@@sewalongwithjan Thank you

[@grannynanny6604]

I recently bought the NQ1700 E and am new at embroidering, I do sew and have 3 granddaughters age 5 and under, I have to say I learned so much from your Tutorial, and love the wireless feature. My question: since I’m making little girls dress’s I want to embroidery on the actual bodice or skirt, can I put the actual bodice or skirt in the hoop to embroidery?? I’ve had this machine just sitting here because I was afraid to use it, BUT I will try this week. Another question, you said this machine will take a 4x4 hoop, is this any special adjustment or setting for the 4X4 hoop? Because I asked that question when I purchased it and was told it would not take the 4x4 because it wasn’t set up for that? Please advise, Thank you, Nancy

[@sewalongwithjan]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Are you embroidering on completed clothing or something you are making from scratch? Multiple hooping methods available. Yes, there is a 4x4 hoop available for your machine. It will read with no additions

[@grannynanny6604]

@@sewalongwithjan Thank you for your quick reply, I actually just joined your Facebook page today. I am making clothing from scratch and wondered if I can put the material in the hoop? I guess I can figure it out, but so far I’ve never seen anyone do that. Thank you, Nancy

[@sewalongwithjan]

@@grannynanny6604 Yes you can embroider the fabric and then cut out your pattern pieces, or cut them out and use Tacky stabilizer to float the piece in the hoop for embroidery. Depends on what works for you.

[@grannynanny6604]

@@sewalongwithjan great, thank you.