If you are looking for a mainly designed machine for quilting, the JUKI TL2000Qi is your go-to option. It is designed to be more of a high-quality product that focuses on doing a few tasks exceptionally well instead of having many features.
For instance, instead of having multiple stitching patterns, it only has a single straight stitch, adjustable lengthwise from 0 – 6 mm.
This specialization means that it lies somewhere between being a home sewing machine and an industrial sewing machine.
However, the features that make it stand out the most as a quilting machine are mentioned in this JUKI TL2000Qi review.
Features of the JUKI TL2000Qi
Fast Stitching Speeds
What this machine does not have in terms of multiple stitching patterns makes up for it in stitching speeds. It can sew at speeds of up to 1500 stitches per minute, which is fast. This makes it possible to work on projects at a breakneck pace.
The product also has some intelligence to control this speed. It features a microcomputer-controlled speed mechanism, which allows the machine to sew at low speeds when working on thick fabrics, such as when quilting or stitching tough denim and leather fabrics.
Working at slow speeds on such fabrics makes it harder for the needles to break and enables you to produce neat, accurate stitching.
Brightly Lit Work Area
Since stitching and quilting are all about directing the needle accurately over the fabrics, it is important to have a well-lit work area.
This machine features bright-white LED lighting over its work area, providing an illuminated view at all times during operation. This is particularly useful when working on dark fabrics because it makes it very easy to have multiple misaligned stitches.
Free-motion sewing
Quilting usually requires free-motion sewing. Juki sewing machines are well known for their free quilting features, and this one is no different.
Its feed dogs can be easily raised or lowered to engage or disengage the free-motion sewing feature. This makes it possible to create customized stitch patterns on a large scale.
Additionally, it comes with a quilting table, which can be attached to the machine to give you a wider space for improved accuracy when feeding fabrics manually into the machine.
PROS
- Fast stitching speeds, reaching up to 1500 stitches per minute.
- Microcomputer controlled speed mechanism to reduce stitching speeds when working on tough or thick fabrics.
- Bright-white LED lighting in the work area.
- Feed dogs can be raised or lowered to allow for free-motion sewing.
- Comes with a quilting table to extend the working surface.
CONS
- Only has a single straight stitch pattern.
- Needs oiling regularly.
Final Verdict
Having a single straight stitch means that this is an electric machine. It might not be as featured as the computerized versions, but it is way cheaper.
Therefore, if you are looking for an affordable machine that closely resembles the industrial ones (with specialized features), this is one worth considering.
It will give you fast speeds and a large, lit work area to boost your productivity.