Just got a Janome with that button and LOVE IT

I use mine all the time, except when there are a lot of curved seams, or for F.M.Q.when I need a little more control over the speed.

I am longing for a new machine just to have that button. I can not move my legs, so I sew with one hand on the fabric and the other hand on the foot pedal. Now that I want to do some free motion quilting, I really need both hands available to guide the fabric. I tried one out, and now I need to save up for another machine! It seems like it would be wonderful!!!

I use for FMQ.

YES....it is definitely a "back saver". I purchased a Janome Jem with this feature. I never used the foot control that came with it. You can adjust the speed with a slider button, so..start in slow mode and increase the speed as you become more comfortable with it.

I feel a total lack of control when I use my button. Tried it with FMQ once but couln't react fast enough to turn it off. ♥

Another suggestion would be to get the same angle of slope for the left foot, like the subaru has , it makes your hips level and reduces stress on the back. Rita

I also learned on a machine with a knee lever. Then switched to a foot pedal with the last three machines. I also do have the start/stop button on my newest machine, but haven't used it yet. I've only had it for 5 months. I haven't done any fmq yet. Soon I'll be ready to do some and will try it out then, I think.

I've been doing this for the last few months and it makes a huge difference in my hip pain. Makes sense to me. :thumbup:

;I don't have a stop and start button.