spaz Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'm in the process of purchasing a used 2010 Millie and trying to decide if I should get Quilt Glide or not. Does any one have any suggestions or recommendations? Thanks a bunch! Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 It's very useful, desirable, even necessary (!) if you are going to do a lot of close detailed work, like lots of microstippling or other fill work. It is not needed for pantos, general freehand work, etc. I don't always use it, but when I have to do a lot of stippling or other fills, I am sure glad I have it!! It enables you to use the stitch regulator while doing small fills, that would normally be difficult to do with the stitch regulator on. If you don't think you'll be doing that kind of quilting, you probably do not need it. But if you do, it will make your life much easier!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Most of the time I forget I have mine. I like to do a lot of small stuff (don't know why I just tend to lean that direction). I agree with Lynn that when I remember I have it, it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 I would LOVE to have it! Hpefully by sometime in 2012 I'll have a Bliss , Quilt glide, hydrolic table enabled Millie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Before I got the MM wheels, I thought about it. Now the machine moves so well I can't tell much difference with the stitch regulator on. I don't think I'd spend the money, but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 We have had it for 2 years but have yet to use it!!!!! Have not used the black light either..... Welcome to the forum!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I do lots of small stippling, small background fills around applique, etc. Quilt Glide is wonderful for those things. It smoothes out the operation of the machine, so it isn't herky jerky in stitch regulated mode. It give you that second or two to decide where you are going next or to get into a tight space easily without the pressure of manual mode. I wouldn't be without it, and it was worth every penny I spent to have it added to my machine. If you do mostly E to E or pantos, it may not be for you, but for heavy custom or heirloom, it is almost essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaz Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thank you all! I bit the bullet and added it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 FYI on black lights. I don't have the new built in feature but do have a black light (can buy them at Wal-Mart Home depot etc) that I pop in often. Works great for seeing the thread path when you are using light colored thread and it's difficult to see exactly where your stitching is (no black light powder or chalk needed) You can also use it with just regular pounce powder or any light marking tool --won't show up the pretty glow in the dark colors but you can see it much better. The warnings on the black light powder etc are a bit scary. I have a big jar of it and have only used a tiny bit in about 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hi Carol!! I like your "name"....SPAZ!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I wish I had quilt glide. It wasn't available until 3 months after I got my machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I wouldn't part with my quilt glide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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