@@susanwilson378 Not knowing your machine, I'm not able to give specific assistance. If you are using a Grace frame, you can call the Grace Company for possible extension cables for your foot pedal. Also, many foot pedals with only a single audio-type prong can be extended using an audio cable extender. One other option, Ken's Sewing and Vac Center in Muscle Shoals, Al has engineered extension cables for numerous machines...they may have one for your machine.
Hi Bonnie. I’m still on the fence about which system to buy. My space is limited, so a Cutie/breeze or Q-hoop frame are my choices. I’m leaning toward the Qnique 15. I’m partially disabled so moving a machine off n on a frame is out. For size: I make Queen to Baby size projects with occasional wall hangings. My QUESTION for you is: Knowing what you know now, and if you were to do it over, what frame/machine would you get? I ask bc I can only buy this once. I’d like to order soon while Grace still has some specials going on. Thank you for any advice you can give.
Also, I’m leaning toward the Q-hoop frame bc the Husky tables in 48-52” length are >$450 with tax. They’ve really doubled in price over last 12 months. Are their advantages between these two frames? Thanks.
@@cyn4restFirst...I enjoy hooping, as it allows me time to rest my eyes and my slightly arthritic hands. I've quilted several king sized quilts on my original Cutie. A few things I would advise you to consider: - The Q'nique 15 series is no longer an option unless it's a recertified machine. - The Little Rebel or the Q'nique 16x quilting machine (not the manual version, if you're wanting stitch regulation) are great options. - I would save the money and not jump into the Elite. It's close to $1000 difference in price, and most people don't use the Elite options. The biggest benefit to the Elite is the screen size. - The Little Rebel is $1000 cheaper than the Q16x, but is also 3" smaller in throat size...so if you can afford the Q16x that is what I would advise. - The frame is free right now, so I would get the larger of the frames (Q-Zone Hoop), with the Pro upgrades that include the table inserts and the dual track upgrade. The Q-Zone Hoop is only a foot wider, but that's a foot more of quilt space. Use my affiliate code, BonnieK, to get an additional 5% off on machines, frames, and automation. Use my affiliate code, BonnieK15, for an additional 15% up accessories. 😉 You asked if I had it to do over again would I change anything...honestly no. I am glad that I had the financial ability to test things out in small steps. The original Cutie is still my favorite frame of the three frames I have set up in my studio. As I said, I enjoy hooping.
@@cyn4rest yes...sadly the Husky has gotten very expensive. Functionally there is very little difference between the Cutie Breeze and the Q-Zone Hoop frames. The Cutie Breeze does come with the Chariot Carriage...the Q-Zone Hoop frame dies not appear to. If you get the Q'nique machine rather than the Little Rebel, there is no need to purchase an upper carriage.
@jlbrown2622 Yes, with the Cutie Breeze, you could use a 60" table, if you have room. As I stated in a previous answer to you, I chose not to go larger because I generally quilt larger pieces and knew that I would knock things off the larger table with my king-sized projects.
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Any suggestions for extending my cord to the foot pedal?
@@susanwilson378 Not knowing your machine, I'm not able to give specific assistance.
If you are using a Grace frame, you can call the Grace Company for possible extension cables for your foot pedal.
Also, many foot pedals with only a single audio-type prong can be extended using an audio cable extender.
One other option, Ken's Sewing and Vac Center in Muscle Shoals, Al has engineered extension cables for numerous machines...they may have one for your machine.
Hi Bonnie. I’m still on the fence about which system to buy. My space is limited, so a Cutie/breeze or Q-hoop frame are my choices. I’m leaning toward the Qnique 15. I’m partially disabled so moving a machine off n on a frame is out. For size: I make Queen to Baby size projects with occasional wall hangings. My QUESTION for you is: Knowing what you know now, and if you were to do it over, what frame/machine would you get? I ask bc I can only buy this once. I’d like to order soon while Grace still has some specials going on. Thank you for any advice you can give.
Also, I’m leaning toward the Q-hoop frame bc the Husky tables in 48-52” length are >$450 with tax. They’ve really doubled in price over last 12 months. Are their advantages between these two frames? Thanks.
@@cyn4restFirst...I enjoy hooping, as it allows me time to rest my eyes and my slightly arthritic hands. I've quilted several king sized quilts on my original Cutie.
A few things I would advise you to consider:
- The Q'nique 15 series is no longer an option unless it's a recertified machine.
- The Little Rebel or the Q'nique 16x quilting machine (not the manual version, if you're wanting stitch regulation) are great options.
- I would save the money and not jump into the Elite. It's close to $1000 difference in price, and most people don't use the Elite options. The biggest benefit to the Elite is the screen size.
- The Little Rebel is $1000 cheaper than the Q16x, but is also 3" smaller in throat size...so if you can afford the Q16x that is what I would advise.
- The frame is free right now, so I would get the larger of the frames (Q-Zone Hoop), with the Pro upgrades that include the table inserts and the dual track upgrade. The Q-Zone Hoop is only a foot wider, but that's a foot more of quilt space.
Use my affiliate code, BonnieK, to get an additional 5% off on machines, frames, and automation. Use my affiliate code, BonnieK15, for an additional 15% up accessories. 😉
You asked if I had it to do over again would I change anything...honestly no. I am glad that I had the financial ability to test things out in small steps. The original Cutie is still my favorite frame of the three frames I have set up in my studio. As I said, I enjoy hooping.
@@cyn4rest yes...sadly the Husky has gotten very expensive.
Functionally there is very little difference between the Cutie Breeze and the Q-Zone Hoop frames. The Cutie Breeze does come with the Chariot Carriage...the Q-Zone Hoop frame dies not appear to.
If you get the Q'nique machine rather than the Little Rebel, there is no need to purchase an upper carriage.
Could I use a 60" x 24" table, without any interference?
@jlbrown2622 Yes, with the Cutie Breeze, you could use a 60" table, if you have room. As I stated in a previous answer to you, I chose not to go larger because I generally quilt larger pieces and knew that I would knock things off the larger table with my king-sized projects.