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Watch the video: “Husqvarna Viking Jade 35: How to Load an Embroidery Alphabet” by SewingMastery.com
If you’ve ever fumbled through menus trying to add a name or monogram, this Jade 35 walk-through is the calm, clear shortcut you’ve been waiting for. We’ll load a built-in alphabet, enter and edit text, select the right hoop, and sew it out—clean, continuous, and confidence-boosting.
What you’ll learn
- How to exit a current design and find the Jade 35’s font folder
- Choosing a font size, entering text, and fixing typos fast
- Selecting the correct hoop, positioning your design, and running a perimeter check
- Embroidering letters continuously (monochrome mode) and trimming jump stitches cleanly
- How to quickly judge thread tension for smooth, pro-looking edges
Getting Started: Navigating Your Jade 35 for Alphabet Selection
Exiting Current Designs To start fresh, don’t power-cycle the machine. Instead, press the stitch menu button in the top-right corner of the screen. Then tap the left arrow to back your way out—keep tapping until you’re at the main menu. You should see familiar options like USB embroidery stick, Designs, and Font.
Quick check
- If you accidentally land in a different design or menu, just keep pressing the left arrow until you’re home.
Finding the 'Font' Folder On the main menu, select the Font folder and touch OK. You’ll see Clarendon listed in three sizes (12 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm). For the demo, Clarendon_20 (20 mm tall) is used. You can always re-enter the folder if you tap the wrong size.
Choosing and Customizing Your Font
Built-in Fonts vs. Software Options The Jade 35 will show Clarendon options on the USB, but you’re not limited to what’s there. The video notes you can generate more alphabets from your computer fonts using the included Quick Font option and the Embroidery Intro software. This converts your chosen computer fonts into stitches the machine can embroider. What’s included beyond Clarendon is not specified in the video.
Pro tip
- If you plan to work with lots of text styles, organize your generated alphabets on your USB with clear folder names. That way, you’ll spend less time tapping through screens and more time stitching.
Selecting Font Size and Style Choose Clarendon_20 for balanced readability at the hoop. Confirm with OK to move into character entry. You’ll see uppercase first, but tap the A button (A/a/1) to cycle to lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Entering and Editing Your Text The video types Jade, beginning with a capital J, then lowercase a, d, e. If you mistype, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the incorrect character, then tap the trash can to delete the highlighted character. Re-enter the correct one—no need to start over. You can also toggle the case for specific letters if you change your mind.
Watch out
- The space character looks like an upside-down staple on the Jade 35’s text screen. It’s easy to miss when you’re in a flow.
Preparing Your Design for Stitching
Confirming Hoop Size Tap PROG to enter the embroidery screen. The Jade 35 will suggest a hoop based on the design’s size (for the demo lettering, it mentions 80x80). If you’re using a different hoop, open the hoop menu and select what’s actually attached—e.g., 240x150 (the hoop included with the machine). Confirm with OK.
Adjusting Design Placement and Orientation Use the arrow keys to nudge the design within the hoop area. Tap ALT to open rotation and scaling; the +/− buttons will adjust size and proportions. Settings that are not at their defaults are highlighted, which is a handy visual cue if you want to restore them before stitching.
Pre-Stitch Perimeter Check Before sewing, run a perimeter check: the machine can trace the four corners of your design, and on the fifth tap it places the needle at center. This confirms your placement and helps you avoid hoop collisions.
From the comments
- There were no public comments available for this video at the time of writing, so we don’t have viewer Q&A to add here.
Embroidery in Action: From Start to Finish
Initiating the Stitching Process Lower the presser foot and press START/STOP. The machine may move briefly as it confirms the hoop. When prompted to “Cut thread end,” use curved scissors to snip the tail, but be careful not to cut the needle thread. Press START/STOP again to continue.
Watch out
- Loose tails can get caught in the first few stitches. Hold the thread at the start and trim when prompted for a cleaner start.
Managing Thread Changes and Continuous Stitching (Monochrome Mode) If your machine stops after the first letter, check the STOP button. When lit, the STOP function pauses at each color change—useful if you want multi-color letters. For single-color text, turn STOP off (light out), then press START/STOP. The machine will continue through remaining letters without pausing. The video refers to this as a monochrome mode experience.
Pro tip
- If you’re stitching a single word in one thread color, turning STOP off speeds up the process and reduces thread tails between letters.
The Perfect Finish: Trimming and Tension Checks
Mastering Jump Stitch Trimming When embroidery is done, tap OK. Trim jump stitches carefully for a professional finish. The demonstrated technique: push the curved scissors up against one side of the jump, gently pull up on the stitch with your finger (or tweezers), then press the scissors to cut as close as possible. Avoid leaving nubs; a clean, close trim improves the look dramatically.
Quick check
- After trimming, run your fingertip across the letters. If you feel little bumps where jumps were, you may not have cut close enough.
Verifying Thread Tension for Quality Results Flip the hoop and evaluate the back. You should see a little bobbin thread (white in the demo) and your top embroidery thread (blue) present on the back. On the front, look for smooth, even edges with no bobbin thread peeking through. If the edges look rough or uneven, the video suggests rethreading the machine—especially ensuring the bobbin thread is properly seated in its tension area—and trying again.
Pro tip
- If you’re unsure whether you’ve nailed the tension, stitch a small test word first and evaluate front/back balance before committing to your final project.
Expand Your Embroidery Horizons with Jade 35 Once you’re comfortable with built-in alphabets, consider expanding your font library. The video notes you can use the included Quick Font option and Embroidery Intro software to convert many computer fonts into stitchable embroidery alphabets. Organize converted fonts clearly on your USB so you can swap styles quickly.
Watch out
- The video does not specify which font formats or conversions are supported beyond referencing the included software. If you’re unsure, test a short word first to confirm stitch behavior and size.
Micro-checklist: From Text to Thread
- Exit to the main menu and open the Font folder
- Pick a font/size (e.g., Clarendon_20) and enter your word
- Edit with the trash can and arrow keys as needed
- Tap PROG to move to embroidery mode
- Select the hoop you have attached and confirm
- Position, rotate, or scale; highlight indicates non-default settings
- Run a perimeter check (four corners + center)
- Lower presser foot, START/STOP, trim tail when prompted
- For single color, turn STOP off and continue stitching
- Trim jumps and verify tension front/back
Toolbox callout
- Curved scissors: for precise, close trimming
- Tweezers: to pull up jump stitches before trimming
Sidebar: General hoop lingo you may encounter The video focuses on the Jade 35’s standard hoops and workflow. If you research broader hoop systems for other machines, you’ll see terms floating around the embroidery world. While the video does not cover these, knowing the vocabulary can help you evaluate accessories for different brands. For example, some makers discuss magnetic embroidery hoop options, or compare embroidery magnetic hoops and other accessory types. You’ll also see people reference machine embroidery hoops generically when discussing compatibility. For newcomers, it’s common to search “embroidery machine for beginners” to understand which platforms support various hoop and frame systems. Others explore magnetic frames for embroidery machine or simply browse hoops for embroidery machines to learn what exists in the market. Finally, many discussions just say magnetic hoops, a catch-all phrase used broadly across brands. None of these terms in this paragraph imply compatibility with the Jade 35; they’re included here as general industry vocabulary only.
Troubleshooting: What the video hints at—and how to respond
- Design won’t fit in the hoop: Reopen the hoop menu and select the actual hoop you’ve attached. Reposition or scale down via ALT.
- Unexpected pauses between letters: Turn the STOP function off (light out) for continuous, single-color stitching.
- Rough edges or bobbin thread showing on front: Rethread top and bobbin and ensure the bobbin thread is in its tension area.
- Trims look fuzzy: Pull up on the jump stitch before cutting and use curved scissors to cut close to the fabric.
FAQ highlights (from the video’s guidance)
- How do I exit a design to access fonts?
Use the stitch menu button (top-right), then left arrow back to the main menu until you see USB embroidery stick, Designs, and Font.
- Can I use custom fonts?
The video notes you can use the Quick Font option and Embroidery Intro software to convert computer fonts into embroidery alphabets.
- How do I stitch all letters in one color without stopping?
Turn off the STOP function (light off) and press START/STOP to continue.
- How do I check tension?
Look for a bit of bobbin thread on the back and smooth, bobbin-free edges on the front. If it looks off, rethread both top and bobbin.
Project recap In a single session, you selected a built-in alphabet, entered and edited text, confirmed the correct hoop, positioned the design with a perimeter check, stitched continuously in one color, and finished with clean trims and a tension check. That’s end-to-end lettering on the Husqvarna Viking Jade 35—smooth, simple, and ready for your next project.
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