Brother PQ1500S Quilting Machine Review

The attachable extension bed is large enough to handle big projects like quilt assembly, or even draperies. And the Brother PQ1500s model has a knee control for the presser foot and a foot pedal to control stitching speed. This leaves your hands free to manage the project with ease. This machine makes patchwork and quilting a breeze, and is easy to learn to use. That makes it perfect for beginners and experienced quilters alike.

• Plastic dust cover
• Screwdrivers and cleaning brush
• Presser foot knee lift
• An assortment of machine needles
• Rolling storage case
• Fabric separator attachment
• Feed pin and changer
• 5 metal bobbins
• Seam guide
• Foot controller
• Fabric extension table
• Sewing feet:
  o General purpose foot
  o Rolled hem foot
  o Zipper foot
  o Invisible zipper foot
  o ¼" foot for quilt patchwork piecing
  o Quilting foot
  o Walking foot

This sewing machine has some great all purpose features and some that are perfect for machine quilters. Brother’s FAST needle threader saves time and frustration, and both the top and bobbin thread can be cut with the press of a button and automatically reset for the next use.

There is a pin feed system that allows you to sew patchwork pieces together easily. It allows you to get a perfect point where the quilt pieces come together. Once the presser foot is lifted the pin automatically drops for safety. No fabric slipping or sliding. The adjustable feed dogs also drop when the presser foot is lifted and there is a programmable needle stop position, eliminating the need to turn the wheel every time you begin.

• Exclusive adjustable pin feed that keeps the fabric layers even and prevents slippage
• Sews 1500 stitches per minute
• Automatic needle threader
• Automatic thread trimmer button
• Four adjustable feed dogs
• Large 12" x 18" bed extension
• An over-sized 6" x 9" throat area
• Fast bobbin winding
• Programmable needle stop position
• Large selection of presser feet
• Knee and hand levers for presser foot lifting
• Stitch length up to 7mm
• A telescoping thread stand to allow cone style thread
• Unique fabric separator that helps when sewing different fabric weights without puckering
• Sewing area light
• Reverse stitch lever
• Measures 12.6" T x 7.9" D x 19.3" W
• Built in handle
• Foot stitching control
• All metal gears for longer wear

The former Chairperson of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, Francesa Sterlacci, has officially recommended this machine. Her students at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where she is now an instructor, use it in class.

You can find the Brother PQ1500s sewing and quilting machine at local quilting centers and that may be a good place to try it out, but the best prices are found online. Allbrands and Amazon are two merchants with the lowest prices I’ve found. Did I mention that you get this great carrying case when you purchase from Allbrands?  Along with a case of quilting thread, and an instructional DVD by Paula Reid, and more bonuses.