Just came upon this website. Actually was looking for information/advice on purchasing a new sewing machine and am wondering if anyone has had experience with a stitch regulator used in free motion quilting. They look VERY expensive and wonder if anyone has used one. If, so what brand, any problems, your recommendations???

Actually, my preference would be for a machine with a built-in stitch regulator but I've been told that the only way you can have this option is as an add-on to an existing machine. Is this true?

Thanks in advance for any and all responses.

don't know anything about those, but i do want to welcome you

Welcome from Dallas, Texas.

I have a stitch regulator with my Bernina. I haven't used it as much as I thought I would but I think it is because I haven't done the practice that I need to do. I need to just do it but I've been procrastinating.

Welcome from NE CA. Sorry I can't help with the regulator, but I'm sure someone on board can.

I don't have any experience with those, but would like to send a big Canadian welcome! :)

Welcome from Clear Lake. You will love this site!

I do have a BSR (Stitch Regulator) attachment with my Bernina and have used it a lot the last couple of years. It does take practice getting used to (which I am still doing/learning) but I love it. I would hate to free motion without my BSR.

Judith

Welcome from Illinois!

Welcome

Hi and welcome from GA.

The only machine that I know of with a stitch regulator is the Bernina. I do not have one, but have sewn on one and it is WONDERFUL!!! Would love to be able to afford it!

Hi and welcome from Mass.

Welcome to the board.

Former Arkansas resident here!
Parent's still there

Welcome from Southern California, ditto what Mary said. I have a Bernina as well with a Stitch Regulator, just need to actually practice with it. Have used it a little and it worked great.

I can't help with your question, but wanted to welcome you from Northern Indiana ! You will love it here everyone is so friendly and helpful
Sharon

Hi and Welcome from southern Indiana!

I have a Bernina with the stitch regulator and love it. Just need more practice!!

Welcome. I'm sure you'll find all the help you need here. If you don't find the help you are looking for, feel free to start a thread in the main forum where everyone will see it.

I lived in eastern Oklahoma for sometime and still have friends and family in AR. Welcome!

welcome from MN! The only stitch regulator i know of is with Bernina but I have a janome, so can't help!? But Welcome!

Haven't any info on the stitch regulator, but welcome to the board. I lived in Little Rock for several years and often visit my sister who still lives there. And I have a Janome and a Featherweight.

Welcome from Ohio.....sorry I can't help you but I'm sure someone will......enjoy and good luck

Welcome to the board.

Welcome from the state of Mississippi. My home state is Arkansas, but I have lived in Mississippi over twenty-five years.

I do believe that Bernina is the only one with the built-in stitch regulator. Of course, you can do it with your regular machine. You just have to practice, practice, practice.

Material MiMi

Welcome from Suisun, CA. You will love it here.

Hello & welcome from Oregon!! I have a Pfaff sewing machine with a Cruise Control regulator (sold seperately). They are very expensive & so far I've had no problems with mine & I've had it for about 3 years.

Welcome a"board" neighbor. Greetings from your neighbor in South Louisiana (Iberia parish). You will love it here. You may not get as much sewing done (I spend a lot of time reading and chatting about it :lol: ), but you will learn a lot from these wonderful people.

[IMG]http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n...diva/Hello.gif[/IMG] from Missouri.

Now, Marty, that is sooooooooooo clever. And I suppose you know that that just blows my mind. :oops:

Welcome from Washington state.

How did you do that Marty_mo? So cool!

A big welcome from West TN! I have the Bernina BSR. I just got it this summer, so I am practicing, practicing, practicing right now on a big quilt. I do like it...it does take some getting used to though. I guess the bottom line on them is that it just gives you 1 less thing to worry about...stitch length as you are worrying about getting those lines smooth. I say, if you can afford it...go for it!