Top 7 Best Sewing Machine For Quilt Making

Juki TL-2010-Q – $999

Editor’s Notes: The #1 top rated machine for quilters is the Juki TL-2010Q. Consumers have given this machine 5/5 stars!

At 1,500 SPM, this machine is FAST, and it handles difficult, bulky fabrics like a dream.

It’s a good sewing machine for quilting that offers quilters everything they need and nothing they don’t.

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Baby Lock Jazz II – $799

Editor’s Notes: The Baby Lock Jazz II is a great budget-friendly machine that has earned 4.5/5 starts from consumer reviews.

It offers a very generous 12 inch throat space, which is a fantastic find at this price point, but the trade off is it’s a good deal slower than the 2010Q.

It does do more than just straight stitch like that machine, but it’s also missing a few things – namely an automatic needle threader and an automatic thread cutter.

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Juki TL-2000Qi – $699

Editor’s Notes: This machine is nearly identical to the 2010Q with the exception of a couple of pricier features, hence the huge difference in price between the two.

The first difference is the lack of a sub tension unit, which makes it easier to maintain stable thread tension. The second is a sliding speed control, which gives more precise control.

All other features are the same, and if you don’t need those two things you can save some money going with this machine.

However, those are very useful features, and some consumers have expressed regret purchasing this machine over the 2010.

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Janome MC14000 – $6,499

Editor’s Notes: The MC14000 is more than just a quilting machine, it does it all! If you want a top of the line machine that quilts, embroiders, sews, and has all the bells and whistles – this is it.

The included AcuFil software allows you to create stippling work on your quilt tops automatically, and the AcuFeed system offers more precise fabric control for detailed work.

The Stitch Composer allows you to create and save your own custom stitch combinations for your projects, and it has many other programmable functions as well.

It’s the perfect machine for the multi-talented crafter.

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Juki HZl-NX7 – $2,999

Editor’s Notes: The NX7 is a computerized long arm quilter with some really great quality of life features.

Besides the large work area table and the 12″ of throat space, it also offers automatic thread tension, a smart feed system that moves fabric layers in sync with each other for quilting precision, and a float function.

The float function helps to prevent uneven seams, and it’s wonderful for working with more delicate or slick fabrics.

In short, the NX7 is a quilters dream, with every feature you’d ever want.

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Baby Lock Allegro – $1,299

Editor’s Notes: The Allegro is a great machine for those that one more features than a straight stitch machine has, but less features than a fully computerized machine like the NX7.

It features a generous 12″ throat space, speed control slider, and convenient push button features. The free arm is great for handling bulky materials as well.

It’s also a lot cheaper than many other machines with similar features, and if you want features without the frills, it’s a good pick.

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Bernette B77 – $1,499

Editor’s Notes: The Bernette B77 has a lot of great features, especially for the price, but it also doesn’t go overboard either.

It’s best feature is the dual-feed system, which is hard to get at a machine in this price range. The dual-feed keeps your fabric layers feeding smoothly, preventing the frustration of seam puckering.

It also has an auto tie-off function that keeps your seams from unraveling, and an automatic thread cutter as well.

The B77 is a solid machine, and consumers give it a 4.5/5.

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