Arleners

I've had this machine for about a year. I am in love. There has been a learning curve, there is so much it can do you can't learn it all except by trying. The only thing it doesn't have that I think I'd like is a built in differential feed. Otherwise, all it's features are wonderful.

Emma S

Litacats: Was I right in reading that you have the 1500 on a Grace frame? Does this mean that this machine will accommodate a carriage and guiding arms just like the big girls use?
Dingle: Hope someone else can help you with the thread question, I just haven't had enough history with the machine yet to know. I am still just piecing not quilting.

lonestardreams

Becky Crafts and Prov31- I have the Brother Innovis NX 2000 as well. I love that machine and am so glad to hear you like yours. I love sewing on it.

DebbyT

I have had my 1500s for 14 months. The first time I used it, my thought was 'smooth'. I now use it on a Gracy II frame. It is smoother off the frame but with some adjustments I can get it to move quite smooth on the frame as well. The thread does break more than it should, so I have a bit more tweeking to do. -- The frame will accommodate this machine. My frame is good for a machine with up to a 16 or 17" throat. I also use a stitch regulator/speed control with it. I have been watching for another machine to dedicate to FMQ on a table so I can move the quilt instead of the machine. I did find one and passed the offer to my sister. She got the machine and frame for 400.00. Original asking price was 1000.00.

Painiacs

Glad you are having a great time with your new toy! Show u's what you made with her!!

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

I totally agree! I love mine, too.

jitkaau

I've got one too and it is a great machine in my opinion. If you haven't got Brother in your area, I understand that Juki made the same machine for a number of companies and it is suited to the job as it is a semi industrial machine.

jitkaau

I like the pin feed on this machine as it virtually acts like an IDT and there is also a felting/embellishment attachment that you can buy for this machine which fits over the large bobbin area at the side.

jitkaau

I haven't had any problems with thread or otherwise on this machine. The telescopic spool holder is great too, as it helps with metallic threads I'm sure. I especially like the fact that it is not computerised.

sewnbug

Congratulations on your new machine.