Grace Cutie Frame and Juki DX 1500 QVP
Thanks in advance for indulging a newbie! I’m planning on getting this frame due to space issues. I’m struggling, though, with whether I should use my current machine or if I should look at getting a dedicated quilting machine. I have and LOVE my Juki DX 1500 QVP. I do a small amount of quilting. Up until now, all of my projects have gone to a friend who has an amazing long arm setup but I want to start working with machine quilting and the Grace Cutie frame looks like a great place to start that will fit into my home and ability to putz around bit by bit very well.
Here is what I am struggling with: Will my current machine need a stitch regulator? I’m not sure one is available for my machine and I don’t know if it is needed. I don’t want to get a frame and be disappointed with the results that could be easily solved with a stitch regulator. If a stitch regulator is encouraged, I’m probably going to get one of the package deals with a new Juki TL 2000qi. If, however, the regulator isn’t needed with my current machine, I’ll happily spend just the $800.
Would love to hear any and all opinions!