Quilting machines: guides and comparisons
These guides help home quilters choose a domestic sewing machine for piecing and machine quilting.
Each one compares machines on what their makers document, such as stitches, throat space, feeding and top speed, and says plainly when a maker gives no figure.
Choosing
5Comparisons
9- ComparisonStraight-stitch quilting machine vs regular sewing machine
Straight-stitch quilting machine or all-round sewing machine? Stitches, speed, feeding and tables compared from eight makers' published specs.
- ComparisonSewing machine for quilting and embroidery: four Brother machines compared
Compare four Brother machines for piecing, machine quilting and embroidery, see what each gains and gives up, and choose the one that fits your projects.
- ComparisonBrother SE1900 vs SE2000: which one fits your quilting?
Compare the Brother SE1900 and SE2000 on stitches, embroidery, connectivity and warranty, and see which one suits piecing and machine quilting.
- ComparisonJUKI TL-2010Q vs Brother PQ1600S: Which Straight-Stitch Quilter Suits You
Compare the JUKI TL-2010Q and Brother PQ1600S straight-stitch machines on feed system, speed, table size and features, and see which suits your quilting.
- ComparisonJUKI TL-2000Qi vs TL-2010Q: What Changes Between Them
Compare the JUKI TL-2000Qi and TL-2010Q side by side and see which one suits your piecing and machine quilting.
- ComparisonBrother CS7000X vs XR3774: Which Machine Fits Your Quilting?
Compare the Brother CS7000X and Brother XR3774 on stitches, included feet, speed and table size, and learn which one suits your piecing and quilting.
- ComparisonBrother XR9550 vs CS7000X: What Each Machine Offers Quilters
Compare the Brother XR9550 and CS7000X on published specifications and included accessories for piecing and machine quilting, and see which suits your sewing.
- ComparisonBrother XR3774 vs XM2701: Which Entry Machine Suits Your Quilting
Compare the Brother XR3774 and XM2701 on documented stitches, presser feet, table and accessories, and decide which entry machine fits your quilting.
- ComparisonBrother SE2000 vs SE700: What Changes and Which One Fits Your Projects
Brother SE2000 vs SE700 compared on Brother's published specs: embroidery area, built-in designs, stitches, connectivity and what comes in the box.
Understanding
8- GuideBrother XR9550 for Quilting: Who It Suits and Who Should Skip It
Who the Brother XR9550 suits for piecing and quilting, who should skip it, and which optional quilting feet Brother lists for it.
- GuideBrother XR3774 for Quilting: Who It Suits and Who Should Skip It
Find out whether the Brother XR3774 suits your piecing and machine quilting, which feet it includes, and when a different machine makes more sense.
- GuideBrother SE700 Walking Foot and Quilting Feet: What Brother Lists
Which quilting feet Brother lists for the SE700, including the walking foot, and what its 4 x 4 inch embroidery area means for quilting projects.
- GuideSewing machines with built-in dual feed: which have it and how it works
Learn how built-in dual feed differs from a walking foot attachment, how BERNINA and Janome systems work, and how to check whether your machine has one.
- GuideJUKI TL-2010Q for quilting: who it suits and who should skip it
Find out whether the JUKI TL-2010Q suits your piecing and machine quilting, what comes in the box, and when another machine fits you better.
- GuideStraight stitch sewing machines for quilting: what they do well and what they leave out
Learn what a straight stitch only machine does well for piecing and quilting, what it lacks, and who should keep a second machine for other stitches.
- GuideBrother SE1900 for quilting and embroidery: who it suits and who should skip it
See what the Brother SE1900 offers quilters and embroiderers, what its listing leaves out, and when another machine is the better choice.
- Guidebernette b08 Straight Stitch for quilting: who it suits and who should skip it
Learn who the bernette b08 Straight Stitch suits for piecing and machine quilting, who should skip it, and which listed features to check before buying.