This realignment function can be used to show the computer where a 
previously quilted spot, or a seam line is located after advancing the 
quilt. To simplify the quilt advancing process, the computer sets the 
reference point at the last stitch of a previously quilted pattern.

Another use is to help compensating for quilt shrinkage. Dense pattern, 
thick batting, loose fabric may cause the quilt to shorten. This may 
result in pattern shifting, because the sensors follow the patterns 
on the table tracks, not on the shrinking quilt.

To compensate for this effect, it is recommended to quilt all passes in the 
same direction, and realign the start point of a row using a previously 
quilted spot as reference.

The alignment process consists of two steps. On this screen you need to 
select the reference point by touching any point of the quilt patterns
or a highlighted "snap point" on the screen. 

You can zoom in/out or pan the picture to find the desired reference 
point.

Your finger should touch the screen within ¼" from the desired point to 
get it selected. The snap points have a selection priority, if you touch
a point on a pattern within ¼" from a snap point, the snap point will be
selected instead of the point on the pattern. If you want to select the 
pattern point instead, zoom in close enough to get the desired point out
of the vicinity of the snap point.

When a reference point is selected, it will be marked by a target symbol, 
and the [Continue] button will appear. You can keep changing the 
reference point until you touch the [Continue] button.

<b>Basting Mode
If you entered the alignment after advancing the quilt, you may want to 
baste down the edges before starting the next pass. Selecting Basting
Mode will lift the motors to allow you to move the machine free of drag.
You can also use the Basting Mode if you want to add manual stitching
to the quilt.

