Stitch Regulator or Not

[blair8904]

I have, so far, done three quilts from the back with a panto and the stitch regulator. I now want to get around to the front and try a stencile or some free hand work. Would you suggest this newbie sticks with the stitch regulator or not? Thanks for your input.

[sspingler]

Depends (hows that for an answer) Sometimes it's best to use the SR and sometimes I do much better with it off. Depends on what you are doing and how proficient you are. As you progress, you will find you can do better without it.

[Quilting Heidi]

I like to use the SR if I need to follow closely. If I'm doing a fill then I go without.

[meg]

i say load a practice piece and give it whirl to see what you think.

im new to all this - and when i was having my major tension headache - i accidentally turned on lola-baby without the sr. i decided to give it a try - and after i calmed down and went with it - i really liked it. it feels like you can move the machine easier with it turned off. since i have been doing only practice pieces, i have tried it many times.

now - i have just loaded an actual top onto lola - and will use the sr the whole time. just because of my lack of confidence.

and i think you want to use sr with the attachments like the qz or cl or hartley fence - or for ruler work - cause it works like a charm in those instances.

but i am very glad i accidentally ran without it it that day cause i could see really preferring it for some circumstances.