I've only used #2 so far and it worked well but I'm not sure I like using it.....I kept forgetting that if I moved my hands the machine would stitch even when I didn't want it to. My next project will try using #1. I watched a lady at our last retreat use #1 on several projects she brought with her to quilt and things seemed to go more smoothly for her, especially when there are distractions in the room!