ibeesewin

Free Motion Assistant 7x9" Quilters Cruise Control Stitch Regulator(Viking Fab U Motion Fabric Mover)

Has anyone out there used the fabric mover? I was thinking of purchasing but don't want to spend the money if it isn't worth it.
I tried searcing for reviews but haven't had much luck. By watching the video it looks like it would be excellent.
TIA for any reviews.
Lynn

Jim's Gem

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

I have never used one but I think there are several people on here who have!

That quilt in your Avatar is beautiful!!!

Maggie_Sue

I have one and like it for making nice even stitches, but have had a difficult time getting used to the size of the field you use.

dkabasketlady

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!! I haven't used it either, but I'm sure someone on this wonderful board will get back to you!!

craftybear

Welcome, waving from Indiana, USA

I haven't heard of it either, I'm sure someone will be able to help you

stpatmom

I haven't used it, however, I did find a feature on my machine that has helped me immensely. My machine has a start/stop button. I just slow my speed and use the start/stop feature. The machine speed is kept constant and all I have to worry about is what my hands are doing, not my foot!

I know this doesn't answer your question, but I thought that maybe this would help if you have the start/stop.

fabric-holic

Yes I have one. I bought it used on ebay a couple years ago. The prices have come way down now so it's much more affordable than what I paid.
The opening is OK. It turns alot of people off. But because of the throat size on my machine I wouldn't be able to use a larger one. I made a poster board "frame" to lay on top of my quilt as I use it to give me a visual of where I am from the edges of the sewing area.
It also helped me learn free motion without it. I never could do it before but for some reason,after using the fabric mover a while, I guess I got the hang of it. So now I free motion without the fabric mover for meandering. But I still use the fabric mover when I want to do a little fancier free motion.
If you buy one, I suggest getting the stitch regulator too. It's wonderful !

Barb_MO

I recently bought a fab u motion without stitch regulator from a board member. I haven't tried it yet because you have to have a machine with the part that you remove the do sleeves. You sit you machine on the mover and it have a very narrow opening and none of machine will fit. I have one more machine to try on it.

Frankly, I don't think the are worth $500. or the price I've seen with the stitch regulator.

fabric-holic

I agree. Even at the new lower price they still cost too much for what you get. But so did my fancy sewing machine. My machine is a former TOL. If I bought the current TOL it's around $8000!! I used to buy brand new cars for less than that!!

ibeesewin

Thanks so much for all the speedy replies. I am thinking that maybe I should just start adding a few extra pennies and go with a frame. I have also been looking at the Grace frames. Decisions....Decisions....lol
Lynn