I'm going to purchase a GMQ Pro frame with a Juki 98, which would be better to have, the stitch regulator or speed control? The package I am looking at has the speed control, would it be worth the extra money to upgrade to the regulator? Thanks for any imput!

Don't have either so I'm no help there ... just wanted to say Congrats!

Susan

Have you done any fmq on your domestic machine? Do you slow down & speed up as you stitch your design because you move the fabric slower in trickier spots? Because you don't have your foot on the pedal to control the speed, the stitch regulator will automatically sense that you have slowed the movement of your machine and respond accordingly. The speed control just keeps your speed constant no matter how you move the machine, which may result in uneven stitch length. If you go with the speed control, you need to ask what it does when you stop moving. It's my understanding that different brands do different things.

In September I purchased a Grace II frame with a Brother 1500s machine. I added the Grace Sure Stitch which is a dual function stitch regulator. You can set the stich size and the speed adjusts with how fast you move the machine. I can't imagine doing with out either.

How confident are you in doing FMQ? If you have experience, I would say go with what it comes with. If you have doubts and can afford to upgrade, go for it!

I asked a lot about this when i went to Road to CA quilt show, and basically heard the same from every quilter i met "get the stitch regulator" it is worth the investment i guess, and many quilters regret not buying it as a package with the machine or say they have difficulty without it. So i am getting one by the end of the month with the machine.

I have done alot of quilts on my machine...after researching I am leaning more and more on the regulator, I rent a Gammill from a longarmer and really love the regulation.....just gotta do it I guess!

Stitch regulator. For sure! Speed control is good if you are completely constant in all moments. Most tend to go faster on curves and you can see the difference if you are looking. I like the regulator to because I stop and look ahead to make a plan.

Stitch regulator. my long arm is old and I have speed control but my friend has la with sr and it is sooooo much better .My 2cents thats all. Good luck

What regulator works on a Brother 1500?

Grace Sure Stitch. Purchased with my Grace II frame.

what is a Sure Stitch Encoder

i prefer the regulator because i tend to pause from time to time across the row

The stitch regulator because it keeps your stitches even regardless of speed. I found this article online: http://kathyquiltsblog.blogspot.com/...d-control.html. It seems to help explain why.

When I bought my sit-down Tiara, I tried the stitch regulator and I hated it. I've had the Tiara for three years, and my stitches are sometimes uneven. I should check and see it they've improved the stitch regulator yet. It was also $1,000, which surely influenced by decision.

Get the stitch regulator. It really shortens your learning curve, if it's a good one. Mind you, no stitch regulator is going to keep your stitches even if you go from zero to sixty in a half inch. You still want to stay smooth with your speed, no sudden bolting or braking. But the stitch regulator will enable you to go faster on long curves, etc. and slower where there is detail, keeping your stitches even. Without it, if you have a pattern with both detailed areas and long flowing lines, you'd have to choose your speed to accommodate the slower detailed areas, then be stuck at that speed while doing the long flowing areas.
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Just wanted to mention that this thread was started in 2011.

Welcome, Debra! You may want to start a new thread with your question, so that you will likely get more answers :)

I was given a sure stitch stitch regulator and need to change the jump configurations in it... as I am from Australia.... no on over here seems to be able to assist me with a photo of the configuration for a Brother VQ2400... am getting frustrated. Any help greatly appeciated :)

I have a Handi Quilter Avante. I find I use the stitch regulator the most. Regulator is great for ruler work. I use the speed control when doing micro or small designs where speed is important.