You get use to the industrial machines that sew at least twice or more than the speed of domestic machines. I loved sewing on the industrial machines but since being out of the industry, I like my domestic better...I feel more relaxed.

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I used to sew "pedal to the metal", but, I am trying to slow down... I now sew at low-medium mark...yes, medium. I find I am more relaxed at this speed and my machine isn't as loud. I am attempting to enjoy the quilting as opposed to racing threw it. I enjoy the challenge of creating the pattern, selecting the fabrics and watching the quilt top grow. Then I get in the "hurry up and get it done" mood and this is another reason I slowed down my machine.

For piecing, I set the maximum speed to medium, but rarely sew even that fast. For quilting, I sew very slowly, because the stitches, at least on my machine, are not as uniform when I sew at a faster speed.

i learned many years ago sometimes you have to slow down in order to speed up. when i sew slower i make fewer mistakes, less (un-sewing) and my projects come together alot faster than when i am trying to sew with the foot pedal floored...it takes lot more time to repair mistakes than it does to just slow down and do it right.

I piece at a medium to slow pace but when it comes to quilting I really slow down. I feel I have more control over my stitches that way.

I adjusted my machine to sew medium speed also.
I do much better that way.

I've never been a speeder, I learned that it is easier to just take my time and (try to) do it right the first time! Besides, every time I get in a hurry I make so many mistakes it takes me twice as long anyway! Slow and steady definitely wins the race for me when it comes to quilting...but I sew like a bat out of hell when it comes to sewing anything else! :-D

Nadine, I just bought a 503 Tue, Is that is what your avatar is? I only checked it out but it is so quiet.. Mine is in the cabinet so I still have it in the living room. Hope to be able to find a place in my studio to set it up. Beth

I sew like the dickens when FMQ, then I am trying to slow it down a little for piecing.