Originally Posted by
cathyvv
I've had a Q'nique21 with QCT Beginnings for 5 years. Only had a problem with it once - timing issue. Grace support was wonderful, and, with their help, my husband was able to reset it. I never use the built in bobbin winder as I read that it often caused problems with the machine. I bought a standalone bobbin winder for it. I bought it because, at/the time, it was half as much as the similar size HQ + Pro-Stitcher.
Before that I had an HQ16, used with PC Quilter computerized system. It was a great machine. My sister has it now and is quite happy with it.
since you’ve owned both a Grace Q’Nique and an HQ would you mind a few questions
1. Do you find the Q’Nique handles vibrate more than the HQ?
2. I can’t find stitches per inch info on the Q’Nique but do recall it being a more narrow range than the HQ which is 4-24 spi. Do you find you need or prefer the higher stitches per inch for stitching small pebbles or intricate quilting.
3. If you don’t mind answering, what made you decide to change from HQ to a Q’Nique?
4. Now that you’ve had some time on both machines, which do you prefer and why?