mckwilter

I have a Bernina 440 QE with a BSR, but I never use it. I found that I can set the speed control where I want it, and no matter how hard I press the foot pedal, the speed stays the same. Then, it's just a matter of moving my hands smoothly and steadily. Since my problem was always coordinating my foot and hands (I found out a long time ago that I would never be a drummer or an organist), using the speed control feature eliminates that problem.

Bneighbor

Check with your Babylock or Brother dealer. There is a stitch regulator for domestic sewing machines in their lines (nor just for their quilting machines). They are around $400.00 dollars or so.

sassysews2

Are you looking for a stitch regulator to be used on a longarm? (They have the wheeled sensors that ride on the quilt frame track and the stitch is regulated by the speed in which you move the machine) . Or are you looking for a speed control for your machine being used for regular sewing or piecing? I had a Juki on a frame (not Grace) using a Quilters Cruise Control. Had to be used only with a Juki 98Q, worked very well but expensive. This machine is very similar to your Brother so I think one could be purchased for it. But I've taken the Juki off the frame and now want a speed control for FMQ. None of these are computerized machines.

jcrow

I, too, have a Bernina with a BSR and never have used it. I have done a little quilting and am just like you. I set the speed at a good setting and it works fine for me, also. I don't even know how to hook up the stitch regulator. I need to go to my dealer and have him show me how.

faykilgore

One of the reasons I bought my Bernina 830 was for the stitch regulator. Just like doing FMQ w/o one, it takes practice to use well. I've practiced FMQ'ing w/o it long enough that to relearn how to use it just wasn't worth the time involved. I love the idea, but there is a definite learning curve.

GemState

Just practice. I have a BSR with my Bernina 440. I used it at first but now find I do better just on my own.