Opinions needed on longarm features
Hello any longarm/midarm quilters!
Long time reader, first time poster. I'm doing some research on longarm quilting features and need to know how to really use some of these and what your opinions on them are. (These would be used on a stand-up frame).
1. Needle Stop Position: Do you like this better with the needle stopping up or down? Are there situations that you change it, or do you pick one and leave it there always? (seems like this could take some getting used to coming from a sit down machine. Would you like an optional third choice, where the needle just stops wherever it is when you stop?)
2. Minimum Cruise (Idle speed): I understand that in this regulated mode, this is the speed the needle continues to stitch at when you're not moving the machine. What do you normally have this set to? and do you find yourself changing it in different situations, or can this be set and left alone?
I'd love to hear what your opinions are on these, and would really appreciate any help!
Thanks
-Chris