Mary Beth Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I had Micro Drives on my Millie, but that was before the days of Bliss. I have been trying to look at pictures online of people eho have Bliss and I notice they do not have Micro Drive handles. So, once you get use to Bliss, do you feel you are in more control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmaine Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I got a blissed Lucey after using a Lenni for a number of years. I kept the micro drive handles that were on the Lenni and installed them on my Lucey. The handles are raised above the surface of the quilt more than they were on the Lenni but that turns out to be a good thing for me. I can use rulers with the micro handles just swivelled up out of the way and the mechanisms of the micro handles do not get in the way of the ruler work. Then when I want to have more control for feathers or intricate designs I can swivel the handles down and proceed. While I can get good control with just the u shaped handles with the bliss table, I think I do better back tracking on the feathers with my left hand on the micro drive handle and my right hand on the u shaped handle. That is just my experience but I hope this helps. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hi Mary Beth, I have Bliss and micro drive handles. I think you'll still want the micro drives for super fine work. Even though Bliss allows the machine head to move more smoothly, the micro drives provide the control you need when doing anything that requires a high level of accuracy. I don't keep mine on my machine because of visibility, but that's just me. :-) Have fun with your new machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 If you are going to do detailed custom works you would want micro drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I had the micro drive handles before Bliss and just couldn't seem to get the machine to move smoothly, so I sold the handles............after Bliss, I got them again and LOVE them..........so much easier to follow a stencil line or to do feathers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted February 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I have been playing, and have decided they are next on my list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Love your profile pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Mine came Saturday, Just haven't had time to play yet! Are you supposed to leave them on all the time, or just put them on when you need them? It looks like there should be a way to twist them up out of the way, but again, I haven't had time to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Thank you Connie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Mine came Saturday, Just haven't had time to play yet! Are you supposed to leave them on all the time, or just put them on when you need them? It looks like there should be a way to twist them up out of the way, but again, I haven't had time to play. Yes put them on, then loosen the knob and swing them back and up, out of your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I love my Micro-Drives, but I do not leave them on all the time. I do a lot ruler work and the end where that swivels up will hit my hand when holding the ruler. I install them only when I need to do fine work. Enjoy your new Micro-Drives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I think I'll leave them off til I need them, then go from there. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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