{"product_id":"hq-easy-fit-ruler-base","title":"Handi Quilter Easy-Fit Ruler Base for HQ Avante","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"smp21\"\u003eHandi Quilter Easy-Fit Ruler Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHQ Avante, HQ Fusion and HQ Sixteen\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the Ruler Base accessory to extend the base of the machine to provide stability when using rulers, guides and templates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ruler base is 12\" wide by 11\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"smp23\"\u003eInstallation Instructions for Easy-Fit Ruler Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit Part Number for HQ Fusion Easy-Fit Ruler Base: \u003cspan class=\"cap\"\u003eHG00447\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKit Part Number for HQ Avanté Easy-Fit Ruler Base: \u003cspan class=\"cap\"\u003eHG00448\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKit Part Number for HQ Simply Sixteen and HQ Sixteen Ruler Base: \u003cspan class=\"cap\"\u003eHG00449\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"smp23\"\u003eRuler Base Kit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-inch strip of thick loop tape (blue dot on bag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-inch strip of medium loop tape (red dot on bag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-inch strip of thin loop take (yellow dot on bag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cap\"\u003eYOU WILL ALSO NEED:\u003c\/span\u003e Scissors (to customize the fit of the ruler base)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"smp23\"\u003eTo attach the Easy-Fit Ruler Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the opening of the ruler above at the machine throat, and lay in place. The four slots on the ruler base will be in front of the four tabs on the machine base. There will be about an inch of clearance at the front of the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0136\/0605\/files\/handi_quilter_easy-fit-ruler-base_moreinfo_1.jpg\" alt=\"Installing Easy-Fit Ruler Base Step 1\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 20px;\" width=\"300\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Installing Easy-Fit Ruler Base Step 2\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0136\/0605\/files\/handi_quilter_easy-fit-ruler-base_moreinfo_2.jpg\" width=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide the ruler base toward the back of the machine, as far as it will go. If it slides on and fits snugly without any binding on one or more of the tabs, you will be able to use the ruler base as it is. If one or more of the tabs binds when sliding it on, or if the ruler base is loose, then follow the steps under To test the fit of the ruler base on the other side of this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cbox\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"smp24\"\u003eInstalling Easy-Fit Ruler Base Step 3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fcolc\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"lightbox[gallery1]\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0136\/0605\/files\/handi_quilter_easy-fit-ruler-base_moreinfo_3.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0136\/0605\/files\/handi_quilter_easy-fit-ruler-base_moreinfo_3.jpg\" alt=\"Click for larger view\" title=\"Click for larger view\" class=\"gal400\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cTxt full pad\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"smp21\"\u003eTo remove the Easy-Fit Ruler Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide the ruler base toward the front of the machine, until the slots are free of the tabs. Lift the ruler base up to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"redtxt\"\u003eIMPORTANT: Never push against the needle bar or the head frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"smp23\"\u003eTo test the fit of the Easy-Fit Ruler Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ruler base came with medium-thick loop tape wrapped around the tabs. The tape may need to be replaced depending on how the ruler base fits your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cbox\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"smp24\"\u003eInstalling Easy-Fit Ruler Base Step 4\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fcolc\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"lightbox[gallery1]\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0136\/0605\/files\/handi_quilter_easy-fit-ruler-base_moreinfo_4.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0136\/0605\/files\/handi_quilter_easy-fit-ruler-base_moreinfo_4.jpg\" alt=\"Click for larger view\" title=\"Click for larger view\" class=\"gal400\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cTxt full pad\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"smp21\"\u003eTo customize the fit of the Easy-Fit Ruler Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIf the fit of the ruler base is too tight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote which tab(s) are binding and remove the mediumthick loop tape that came installed on the ruler base from those tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the thinnest piece of loop tape into 1-3\/4-inch pieces. If you don’t have a ruler handy, you can use the gauge below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the release paper from loop tape and apply the tape to an empty tab. Tightly wrap the tab with the loop tape, beginning at the bottom outside edge of the tab. This ensures that the seam formed by the two ends of the loop tape is on the outside of the ruler base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"smp23\"\u003eIf the fit of the Easy-Fit Ruler Base is to loose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock the ruler base up and down to determine which slots have too much play and remove the mediumthick loop tape that came installed on the ruler base from those tabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the thickest piece of loop tape into 1-3\/4-inch pieces. If you don’t have a ruler handy, you can use the gauge below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the release paper from loop tape and apply the tape to an empty tab. Tightly wrap the tab with the loop tape, beginning at the bottom outside edge of the tab. This ensures that the seam formed by the two ends of the loop tape is on the outside of the ruler base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven’t already done so, remove the temporary protective paper covering from the ruler base. Yourruler base is now customized to precisely fit your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handi Quilter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678096609501,"sku":"smp-4774400448","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0136\/0605\/files\/handi_quilter_easy-fit-ruler-base_easy-fit-ruler-base.jpg?v=1758548913","url":"https:\/\/sewingmachinesplus.com\/products\/hq-easy-fit-ruler-base","provider":"Sewingmachinesplus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}