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#6
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Rockford, Illnois
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I've had my machine for 6 years. I've never had a needle break and as for thread breaking... it happens but I wouldn't say it was extreem. I use my 1500 on a Handi Quilter II Frame that I have extended to 12 feet using a PC Quilter automated quilting carriage (soon to be upgraded to MRQ using Pro Q designer software) I love all my Brother machines.
#7
I just purchased this machine from Amazon. You can check out my review on this machine on Amazon, it's under Leslie. I'm pretty candid. I'm creating a sit down FMQ setup and will be posting pictures when I get it all together.
I was considering both this machine and the Juki TL98Q. The 1500 was more practical for my application. I'm really pleased with it. I'm partial to Brother but I also have a Juki machine that is an outstanding performer so it came down to features when I made a decision.
I was considering both this machine and the Juki TL98Q. The 1500 was more practical for my application. I'm really pleased with it. I'm partial to Brother but I also have a Juki machine that is an outstanding performer so it came down to features when I made a decision.
#8
Thank you all for your input. I am leaning toward getting the PQ1500 and it was good to hear you all like it. One question I forgot to ask is can you control the speed at which you sew. Thanks
#9
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Rockford, Illnois
Posts: 393
Originally Posted by Joyce Ann
Thank you all for your input. I am leaning toward getting the PQ1500 and it was good to hear you all like it. One question I forgot to ask is can you control the speed at which you sew. Thanks
#10
Just like a regular sewing machine, you can learn to regulate the speed by the amount of pressure you put on the foot pedal.
Oddly enough, when I FMQ, I can still get perfect stitches on both sides by moving my fabric slower than the speed I am going. Go figure. Can't do that on my regular sewing machine, I must be going at an equal pace.
Oddly enough, when I FMQ, I can still get perfect stitches on both sides by moving my fabric slower than the speed I am going. Go figure. Can't do that on my regular sewing machine, I must be going at an equal pace.
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