I also have the Viking version and never wanted the stitch regulator. I love it!! I am fortunate to have a local dealer that comes to the house if I need it. I didn't but the overlay and found I didn't need it, and I do do a lot of ruler work. What I did need was the system to hold the quilt up off the table like Patsy Thompson uses (Jennoop System)- my husband built one for me and it works fantastic!!