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Grace Company

Grace Q'nique 16X Elite

Grace Q'nique 16X Elite

$4,078.00 USD
$4,078.00 USD
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Call for best price. The Grace Q'nique 16X Elite is a mid-arm quilting machine that serves as a bridge between domestic sewing machines and larger longarm machines. It's a popular choice for quilters looking to upgrade their capabilities with professional-level features without needing a massive workspace.
Key Features and Technology
  • Throat Space: The machine has a 16-inch throat space, which is a significant step up from a domestic machine and provides ample room for quilting large blocks and projects.
  • Speed: It can reach a top speed of 2,100 stitches per minute (SPM), allowing for quick and efficient quilting.
  • Stitch Regulation: The 16X Elite features built-in stitch regulation to ensure a consistent stitch length. It offers four different quilting modes:
  • Precise: Stitches only when you move the machine, ideal for detailed patterns and ruler work.
  • Cruise: The needle continues to move at a minimum speed even when you stop, which is great for smooth, continuous designs.
  • Manual: You control both the machine's speed and your movement to create your own stitch length.
  • Baste: Creates large, temporary stitches for basting the quilt layers together.
  • Touchscreen Display: It comes with a 7-inch full-color touchscreen display. This large, user-friendly screen gives you easy access to all the machine's settings, including on-screen help guides and tools.
  • Smart Technology: The 16X Elite includes several "smart" features designed to simplify the quilting process:
  • Edge Warning System: This patented feature allows you to set a defined quilting area and alerts you with a light and/or chime when you get too close to the edge of the frame.
  • Bobbin Estimator: This tool helps you manage your thread by keeping track of bobbin usage and providing an estimate of how much thread is left, preventing you from running out mid-stitch.
  • Ergonomics and Convenience:
  • Adjustable Handles: The ergonomic handles can be adjusted for a comfortable quilting position and have quick-access buttons for important functions.
  • Built-in Bobbin Winder: It has an independent bobbin winder that uses M-class bobbins, which are larger than standard bobbins. You can wind a new bobbin while you continue to quilt.
  • Enhanced Lighting: The machine has bright LED lights in the throat space, at the needle, and in the bobbin area to give you a clear, well-lit workspace.
  • Compatibility: The Q'nique 16X Elite is compatible with a wide range of Grace Company frames, including the Cutie, Q-Zone Hoop, Q-Zone Queen, and Continuum frames. It can also be upgraded with the QuiltMotion automation software for computerized quilting.
Comparison to the 19X Elite
The Q'nique 16X Elite is a powerful machine in its own right, but there are a few key differences when comparing it to the larger 19X Elite model:
  • Throat Space: The most significant difference is the throat space. The 16X Elite has a 16-inch throat, while the 19X Elite has a 19-inch throat. This means the 19X Elite allows for quilting larger patterns and blocks in a single pass.
  • Stitch Speed: The 16X Elite has a maximum speed of 2,100 SPM, while the 19X Elite is slightly faster at 2,600 SPM.
  • Block Size: The 16X Elite can typically handle blocks up to 13 inches in a single pass, while the 19X Elite can quilt blocks up to 15 inches.
  • Screen Size: Both machines feature a 7-inch touchscreen.
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