Machines too computerized?
Is there a such thing as a machine being too computerized?
For example, say you like to FMQ and leave those feed dogs up, stitch length set to 0. But perhaps you have a Pfaff Performance 5.2. There is a specific setting for FMQ on those machines and the feed dogs automatically drop when you engage that setting.
Does that mean you cannot FMQ leaving those feed dogs up and adjust the stitch length to 0 if you wanted to? Or can you just not choose that setting, set your stitch length to 0, attach the foot you want and proceed to FMQ ala Leah Day?
I'm wondering if there is a point where a machine is "too smart"? Is there a time where too much control is taken away from the user to the detriment of a sewing or quilting project? The FMQing example was the first I thought of, but I am sure there are others where there are auto settings that perhaps aren't giving the best result - and maybe the user can't over ride them.