Adding a computerized quilting machine or software to your process might mean paying a lot of money to upgrade. You should be absolutely certain that computerized quilting is worth the cost, and that you’re choosing the correct product for the way you create. This guide will help you understand the features and benefits of computerized quilting and how to choose the right solution for the quilts you want to make.

Why Choose Computerized Quilting Machines?

Computerized quilting machines offer quilters the power of automation, allowing for complex designs with minimal effort. They bring consistency, accuracy, and speed to your projects, ensuring every stitch is perfect. Whether you are quilting for personal satisfaction or running a small business, these machines are invaluable.

Accessibility of Computerized Quilting

Computerized quilting is a lifesaver for the quilter who can no longer withstand hours standing at a frame or pushing a bulky quilt through a domestic sewing machine. This automated quilting solution ensures that bodily limitations won’t stand in the way of the hobby that you love. It might look different than it did before, but you can still finish your quilts yourself.

Achieve Perfect, Precise Quilting in Less Time

One of the most significant advantages of computerized quilting machines and software is the ability to complete intricate quilt designs faster than ever before. Automated stitching eliminates human error, ensuring perfect, precise results every time. You can focus on creativity, while your machine handles the technical details.

Without computerized quilting, getting perfect designs means years of practice to build up muscle memory—and even then, no one is infallible. With automation, even if you’re learning to longarm for the first time, your stitching will come out just the way you envisioned it.

Add Quilter’s Creative Touch 6 to Any Q’nique Quilting Machine

Grace Company’s computerized quilting offering can be added to any of our Q’nique quilting machines at the time of purchase, or any time after. Because our solutions are modular, Grace Company’s machines are more affordable, and you have the option to upgrade without starting over at any time.

This also means that even our extremely affordable, space-saving Cutie Tabletop Frame can be outfitted with a Q’nique quilting machine and Quilter’s Creative Touch 6 automation, one purchase at a time.

Understanding the Features of Quilter’s Creative Touch 6 (QCT6)

QCT6 offers a range of features that cater to all skill levels, making computerized quilting accessible to everyone. We recommend the base Quilter’s Creative Touch 6 to quilting hobbyists. The other two tiers have incredible features suited to professional quilters with their own quilting businesses, or quilters who are willing to take the time to learn the ins and outs of a robust quilting software. Here’s a breakdown of the features available in each tier:

• QCT6: This is the simplest version of QCT6, and that also makes it the easiest to master. With this tier, you can choose a single edge-to-edge pantograph stitch design to cover your entire quilt. Once you select your design, the machine will stitch it onto your quilt, one row at a time, instructing you when it’s time to advance the quilt through the frame and how to position the machine every step of the way.

• QCT6 Plus: This tier enables more quilting customization with the Select and Sew mode. Instead of being limited to repeating pantograph designs, you can choose new patterns for every block.             
• QCT6 Pro: With Pro, you unlock the full potential of QCT6. If you are looking to create your own custom quilting designs for your machine to stitch out on your behalf, this is the right tier for you.

Is Computerized Quilting the Right Choice for Me?

Whether you’re a quilting hobbyist looking for a shortcut to gorgeous stitching, a quilter wishing their body could handle quilting projects like it used to, or a professional longarmer looking to maximize their time, computerized quilting could be the solution.

We hope that this guide has been a helpful resource in determining whether or not computerized quilting is a must for your quilting setup. If you decide to stick with free motion, or if you’re ready to take the leap into more precise quilting, may your quilts be beautiful, and may your creativity thrive.