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Brother International introduces Quattro™ 6000D

Brother Quattro 6000DSetting a new standard for sewing and embroidery technology, Brother International Corporation introduces the Quattro™ 6000D. With 100 unprecedented, new and improved features, the machine is engineered to take craft and creativity beyond its users’ wildest dreams. The Quattro™ 6000D Creativity Times Four™ is “The Dream Machine” by granting the ability to embroider, sew, quilt and craft on one, easy-to-use machine. Designed for enthusiasts who crave high-quality, state-of-the-art technology, Brother expands its full line of sewing and embroidery products with the machine that offers the ultimate in features and dependability.

The Quattro™ 6000D continues the company’s commitment to innovation by offering nearly 50 square inches of workspace, Runway™ Lighting, Exclusive InnovEye™  Technology and Up-close™ Viewer, wide-angle HD LCD display by Sharp Corporation, and Print and Stitch™ Technology for the ultimate crafting experience. Additional features include 601 rich, built-in embroidery designs; 3 built-in USB ports including one hi-speed 2.0 port; Brother’s exclusive My Custom Stitch™ feature and an enhanced needle threading system.

After being introduced to the latest Brother multifunction machine, Jillian Lewis, one of three finalists of the fashion reality television show, Project Runway Season 4, enthused “Once you’ve experienced the luxury of Brother’s Quattro™ 6000D, you’ll never be able to accept any other machine. With tons of sewing space, over-the-top Runway™ Lighting, wide-angle LCD display and even a built-in Up-close™ Viewer and precise positioning sensor, this machine allows for impeccable designs and impeccable execution. I am left wondering: What on Earth are they going to do next? No other sewing machine comes close to this level of sophistication, luxury and innovation.”

Dean F. Shulman, senior vice president of Brother and head of the company’s home appliance division, stated, “The Quattro™ 6000D exemplifies Brother’s commitment to producing the finest products for the home sewing and embroidery enthusiast, and now avid crafters.This machine celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding company and truly is the machine that sets high standards for the next generation.”

For Brother, redefining the industry meant redefining every feature and function, including accessories. Almost every accessory needed comes standard with the Quattro™ 6000D. To learn more about the Quattro™ 6000D, its included and optional accessories and Brother’s full line of sewing, embroidery and quilting machines, visit www.brother.com.

What makes the Quattro™ 6000D “The Dream Machine”

SPACE

  • Almost 50 square inches of workspace – a 10-inch wide by 5-inch high work area
  • Extra-long standard workspace of more than 15 inches
  • Full 6 inches to the left of the needle and 10 inches to the right of the needle
  • Ability to sew with the embroidery arm attached

HD LCD DISPLAY

  • 4.5-inch x 7-inch wide-angle HD LCD display by Sharp Corporation offers razor-sharp graphics and visibility from any angle
  • 260,000 possible colors – with no color shifting
  • Virtually instantaneous rendering – see designs and stitches almost instantly
  • Built-in screensaver – Choose from five built-in screensavers, including Disney designs, or upload favorite photographs and images

RUNWAY™ LIGHTING

  • Almost 10 inches of full-spectrum lighting around the needle
  • Full-spectrum LEDs mimic natural daylight
  • Projects a light intensity equivalent in power to 56 standard LED lights

INNOVEYE™ Technology and Up-close™ Viewer

  • An industry first – enables a bird’s eye view of the needle area
  • Instant magnification featured right on the LCD display
  • Automatically positions the needle and design for perfect embroidery placement
  • Automatically rotates the embroidery design to match direction of the “snowman” marker for exact alignment of embroidery, even with mishooped fabric

CRAFTING

  • Turn off the thread sensor to sew without thread for a truly unique paper-punched effect
  • Appliqué Creator™ function adds greater dimension to crafting projects
  • New Print and Stitch™ Technology combines printed images with embroidery designs to create 3D craft art

EMBROIDERY FEATURES

  • Duplicate designs in the embroidery edit mode without returning to the selection screen
  • Change the background color of designs for editing ease and greater visibility during the preview process
  • Combine embroidery designs with decorative stitches for even more artistic variety
  • Sew an entire design in a single color with no stops for color changes
  • A new included jumbo 12” x 8” embroidery hoop – Lightening-quick large embroidery within a highly stable and reliable hoop
  • 601 built-in embroidery designs include 40 Vintage Designs, 30 Initial Designs, 20 European Designs, 10 Japanese Designs, 20 Quilt Designs and 160 designs featuring Disney/Pixar characters