LongArmers...Stitch Regulator or No?
08-10-2010, 05:29 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
I have a stitch regulator which i NEVER USE. I have a few times turned it on, it drives me crazy! i have a friend who rents time on my machine and always uses it. when i teach people to use the machine i do not allow them to use it until they are comfortable with the machine, i think of it just like cruise control on your car, if you do not have good control on your own you have no business setting the cruise control (at least that's my thought process) so, once you learn to use the machine and self-regulate fairly well, then go ahead and 'turn it on'...i think that the machines on the market are probably still 'up-gradeable' but it is an expensive feature to add. I bought my machine new and the regulator option added $1,700 to the cost of the machine...i really feel like i wasted my money, but i know people who love them and would not even try to quilt without...so, i guess it is a relative thing; depends on each individual.
08-10-2010, 10:52 PM
#23
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thank you for that info. As i read above about the stitich regulator and it controling the size of the stitch no matter how fast you go. i agree with you. that isn't always so as is in my case, sometime with my BSR i get some long stitches because in turn the corner too fast . definetely i am still learning.
08-11-2010, 05:01 AM
#26
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Location: Central Indiana
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I have an HQ16 with the stitch regulator. It is great. As IO get tired my stitches stay nice and even not changing size. I know that at least for this machine you can add the stitch regulator and yes it is pricy but weorth it.
08-11-2010, 05:06 AM
#27
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Oklahoma
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I bought my Fun Quilter with a SR. I find it extremely useful for ruler & template work, or SID and outlining. But I'm more comfortable without it for free motion, pantographs, etc. I would always have one, but not always use one.
08-11-2010, 06:12 AM
#28
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This was very interesting info I have the stitch regulor but have days when I want to throw it out the window mine seems so touchy . I am going to try quilting without it and see if i like that better. I know i need to relax more but it makes me so nerves and uptight.Just need to practice more and get more comfortable with the machine. thanks for the info .mkay
08-11-2010, 06:26 AM
#29
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Originally Posted by candlequilter
I have a stitch regulator on mine. It is great but I do have to be careful when I first push the button to start stitching to be sure to wait until I hear the beep before I start moving the machine otherwise my first stitch will be to long but that is the only one. When I turn off the stitch regulator and start stitching manually it is a wake up call to me as to how helpful the stitch regulator really is.
'nuf said
08-11-2010, 12:18 PM
#30
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Location: S.E. Kansas
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The stitch regular being standard on the Innova was one of the main reasons I it. I had previously worked on a non-
regulated machine and did not want to buy a new without SR.
I love it. A friend of mine purchased a used Gammill and
found out to add a stitch regular, it would cost over 4500
which was more than the used machine cost her. She was very unhappy.
Connie, Ks
regulated machine and did not want to buy a new without SR.
I love it. A friend of mine purchased a used Gammill and
found out to add a stitch regular, it would cost over 4500
which was more than the used machine cost her. She was very unhappy.
Connie, Ks
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