Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • question about grace q'nique midarm sewing machine >
  • question about grace q'nique midarm sewing machine

  • question about grace q'nique midarm sewing machine

    Old 02-10-2019, 05:49 PM
      #1  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Jan 2008
    Location: wisconsin
    Posts: 488
    Default question about grace q'nique midarm sewing machine

    does anyone have or know anything about the grace q'nique 15 r midarm sewing machine? Joann's has this machine on sale for $3500. I am thinking about going for it, but would like anyones feed back on it. thank you.
    laurilli is offline  
    Old 02-10-2019, 06:33 PM
      #2  
    Power Poster
     
    QuiltnNan's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: western NY formerly MN, FL, NC, SC
    Posts: 51,430
    Default

    https://www.graceframe.com/en/produc...ilting-machine
    QuiltnNan is offline  
    Old 02-11-2019, 04:00 AM
      #3  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jan 2012
    Posts: 4,783
    Default

    Remember if your throat is 15" you will comfortably be able to quilt a pattern roughly half that width, about 8" (or less), so don't buy 12" wide pantographs. I don't have that machine, mine is a different brand.
    JustAbitCrazy is offline  
    Old 02-11-2019, 05:03 AM
      #4  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    Location: New Rockford, ND
    Posts: 2,003
    Default

    i have the qnique 14 long arm on my frame. and i really like it. i ordered mine from the grace company
    2 years ago in dec. and i paid 3200. so i think that is a good price.
    Joset is offline  
    Old 02-11-2019, 05:25 AM
      #5  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Jan 2008
    Location: wisconsin
    Posts: 488
    Default

    Thanks, I've thought about it and decided to do it. I'm off to get it as soon as the morning traffic thins out!
    laurilli is offline  
    Old 02-11-2019, 04:29 PM
      #6  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Oct 2009
    Location: Richmond, KY
    Posts: 742
    Default

    I have the BlockRockIt, which is the same machine. I love it! I have it on the 10 foot Grace Continuum frame, which I really like, too! I also have Quilter's Creative Touch on it and it does a great job. You might check with the Grace Company - they have machine and frame combinations at good prices. Kathy Quilts sells the BlockRockIt and frame combos (they are the Grace Frames). The BlockRockIt came out first (made by the Grace Company) and after about a year, they were able to market the machine with their Quinique' name on it. I do it for my pleasure so I didn't need a bigger machine--I just roll a little more often than those with bigger machines. The support from Kathy Quilts and the Grace Company has been great when I have had questions or help.
    Ginaky is offline  
    Old 02-12-2019, 06:15 AM
      #7  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Jan 2008
    Location: wisconsin
    Posts: 488
    Default

    I did go get it!!! Very excited! It's still in box, won't be able to put it up until we move things around to make room. Gina can you tell me more about the Quilter's Creative Touch. Does it come with the machine? i have only looked at the manual.
    laurilli is offline  
    Old 02-12-2019, 06:29 AM
      #8  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Nov 2009
    Location: Mableton, GA
    Posts: 11,226
    Default

    Leah Day quilts on that machine and she has a lot of free videos on her site and on you tube
    Stitchnripper is offline  
    Old 02-12-2019, 07:46 AM
      #9  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Mar 2012
    Location: Thornton, Colorado
    Posts: 1,023
    Default

    Originally Posted by Joset
    i have the qnique 14 long arm on my frame. and i really like it. i ordered mine from the grace company
    2 years ago in dec. and i paid 3200. so i think that is a good price.
    I have the same machine and I love it! I had tried the model at a quilt show and fell in love with it. I found a dealer not far from my home and purchased my machine for $3299 in 2015. I was able to still use my Majestic Frame from the Grace Company. Before the machine was delivered to the store, the factory adjusted the machine to fit the frame. However, the dealer support was very minimal, and the employee really did not understand how the machine worked. It took a while, but with the gracious help of Grace Company employees themselves and a lot of self teaching, it is a joy to use it.

    Here's a tip for the new owner: due to different weights and brands of quilting threads, tension needs to be adjusted each time threads are changed. My method is to adjust the bobbin thread first using the Jamie Wallen method. After threading the top thread, have the top tension knob flush with the screw. Test the top tension (I use the the quilt sandwich's extra space either above the quilt top or on the side of the quilt). Check to see how the thread looks both on top and bottom. Gradually increase the tension on top until you like how the thread looks on the bottom. It works for me every time. You are welcome to PM me if you have any questions.
    quilttiger is offline  
    Old 02-12-2019, 09:27 AM
      #10  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Mar 2012
    Location: Thornton, Colorado
    Posts: 1,023
    Default

    Correction to post#9: I should have proofread this. Please see the third sentence from the bottom saying "Gradually increase....." It should have read as follows. Gradually loosen the tension....

    Hope this makes sense. Occasionally I have found the bobbin may need a very tiny, tiny change, less than 1/16th of an inch!
    quilttiger is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    Ariannaquilts
    Main
    12
    12-19-2019 09:30 AM
    nursie76
    Main
    15
    04-29-2018 07:30 AM
    verna2197
    Main
    3
    01-22-2017 05:10 AM
    doloresbeger
    Main
    6
    05-10-2016 12:12 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off


    FREE Quilting Newsletter