Grace SureStitch and Speed Control Compared

What is the difference between the Grace SureStitch and Grace Speed Control?

I wanted to write a little blurb and compare the Grace SureStitch and the Grace Speed Control.  There is a big difference in price so for those of you that are wondering whether you should get the SureStitch or not I will tell you why it is money well spent.  Machine quilting can be lots of fun but it can also be really frustrating learn.  There are two variables that you need to keep in mind when quilting, machine speed and speed of the carriage as you move it around. If you move the carriage too fast with the machine running too slowly you will get huge stitches. The opposite is also true when the machine is running too fast for how fast you have your carriage you will get tiny stitches.

Getting good even stitches can be achieved without a stitch length regulator with enough practice. If you just don't have the money for a SureStitch or you don't have a sewing machine that is compatible then take heart and just quilt with what you have.  Wishing your quilts done hasn't ever worked for me so buckling down and just quilting is what it takes.  When you can, I recommend upgrading.

When you are quilting on a machine frame there are times when you start, quilt for a bit, then stop.  It is very easy to bump the speed control knob and have the speed either slowed down or sped up so the next time you hit the on button the speed might be really slow or really fast.  With the SureStitch you don't have the problem.  It is a lot easier to have a stitch regulator that when you turn it on the needle moves slowly up and down.  As you move the carriage around it will speed up the sewing machine.  As you slow down it will slow the stitches down.  This really makes regulating your stitch length a lot easier.  You can focus on your quilting and less on whether your stitches look good or not.

KathyQuilts.com has some videos that show actual quilting on real quilts not just some lame practice quilt.  Click here to check out our videos.

Check out our sale one the SureStitch - stitch length regulator made by the Grace Company by clicking on this link