Is the Grace 16X Elite good for a beginner?

It is better suited to quilters with some experience. The guided modes and help screens soften the learning curve, but the machine is large and feature-rich for a first longarm.

Does it need a quilting frame?

No. It is a sit-down longarm that works on a table, so you move the fabric rather than the machine. A sturdy, large table is needed.

It stitches up to 2,100 stitches per minute, which is fast enough for large quilts and free-motion work.

What does the edge warning system do?

It alerts you as you approach the edge of your quilting area, helping keep stitches where you intend them.

Can it handle king-size quilts?

The 16-inch throat gives room for large quilts, though king-size projects still require careful fabric management on a sit-down setup.

The machine ships with its standard accessories and touchscreen controls; check the listing for the included feet, bobbins and table options.

Where is the Grace 16X Elite Longarm Quilting Machine cheapest?

At AllBrands.com, for $4,359.20, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Grace 16X Elite Longarm Quilting Machine?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings.

Where can I buy the Grace 16X Elite Longarm Quilting Machine?

6 stores we checked sell it, including SAVE Stores Sew & Vac, Etsy, Swing Design, Rocky Mountain Sewing & Vacuum, AllBrands.com.

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Grace 16X Elite Longarm Quilting Machine

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$4,359.20at AllBrands.comChecked Nov 5

20% under what the other stores charge

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What reviewers say

Owners of the 16X Elite generally praise the throat space, smooth stitching and the touchscreen controls, and many say the edge warning and bobbin estimator save mistakes. Some find the learning curve steep and the machine large for a home studio.

What people mention

Throat spacePraisedOwners say the 16-inch throat makes full-size quilts and thick batting much easier to manage.
Stitch qualityPraisedReviewers report smooth, even stitches even at high speed.
ControlsMixedThe touchscreen modes and help guides are liked, but some find them slower to learn than simple dials.
Edge warningPraisedQuilters say the edge warning helps them stay inside the quilting area and avoid stray stitches.
Bobbin estimatorPraisedOwners value the warning before the bobbin runs out mid-quilt.
SizeCriticisedSome owners say the machine takes up a lot of space and needs a dedicated table.

About the Grace 16X Elite Longarm Quilting Machine

The Grace 16X Elite is a longarm quilting machine in white. It has 16 inches of throat space for large projects and stitches at up to 2,100 stitches per minute.

A 7-inch touchscreen offers four quilting modes and help guides. A patented edge warning system keeps stitches within the quilting area, and a bobbin estimator tracks the bobbin thread so it doesn't run out.

LED throat lights and a bobbin light brighten the workspace and reduce shadows.

Type

Longarm quilting machine

Brand

Grace Company

Color

White

Throat space

16 inches

Max speed

2,100 stitches per minute

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