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Easily Compare Longarm Quilting Machines

Find Grace Company longarm quilting machines and the Little Rebel sewing machine compared by size, speed, and most important quilting features:

Little Rebel

• Style: Large-throat sewing machine piecing quilts and all styles of quilting - both in a table and on a frame
• Harp Space: 13 inches
• Top Speed: 1600 stitches per minute
• Stitch Regulator: Yes - built-in optical encoder
• Monitor: No monitor
• Dimmable Lights: No
• Largest Block in One Pass: 7 inches (on most Grace frames). No limit when set in a sewing table.
• Best For: The best sewing machine for quilting: pieces and quilts, with a large throat. Easily switch to quilting on any Grace Frame to make quilting larger quilts even easier.

Grace 16X

• Style: Frame longarm
• Harp Space: 16 inches
• Top Speed: 1700 stitches per minute
• Stitch Regulator: Yes - wheel encoders included
• Monitor: 2.4-inch touchscreen
• Dimmable Lights: No
• Largest Block in One Pass: 10 inches
• Best For: The best beginner longarm and an affordable entry-level machine. Click Here to bundle the Grace 16X with a frame for under $5,000.

Grace 16X Elite

• Style: Frame longarm
• Harp Space: 16 inches
• Top Speed: 2100 stitches per minute
• Stitch Regulator: Yes - wheel encoders included
• Monitor: 7-inch touchscreen
• Dimmable Lights: Yes
• Largest Block in One Pass: 10 inches
• Best For: The best small longarm, with more speed and a 7-inch touchscreen

Grace 19SD Sit Down Longarm

• Style: Sit down longarm (quilting table included). Upgrades to a 19X Elite frame longarm if desired
• Throat Space: 19 inches
• Top Speed: 2600 stitches per minute
• Stitch Regulator: Yes - 2 built-in highly sensitive optical encoders
• Monitor: 7-inch touchscreen
• Dimmable Lights: Yes
• Largest Block in One Pass: No limit (you move the quilt freely over the table)
• Best For: The best sit down longarm, for free motion quilters without room for a quilting frame

Grace 19X Elite

• Style: Frame longarm
• Harp Space: 19 inches
• Top Speed: 2600 stitches per minute
• Stitch Regulator: Yes - wheel encoders included
• Monitor: 7-inch touchscreen
• Dimmable Lights: Yes
• Largest Block in One Pass: 15 inches
• Best For: The best all-around longarm for home quilters. Quilters who start with the Grace 19X Elite rarely grow out of it!

Grace 21X Elite

• Style: Frame longarm
• Harp Space: 21 inches
• Top Speed: 2600 stitches per minute
• Stitch Regulator: Yes - wheel encoders included
• Monitor: 7-inch touchscreen
• Dimmable Lights: Yes
• Largest Block in One Pass: 17 inches
• Best For: This is the largest Grace longarm, with the most space for king size quilts. It's best for quilters wanting the maximum space to stitch creative quilting designs. The high speed and special features make this machine the fastest and easiest to finish your largest quilts.

Which Longarm Should You Choose?

For a first longarm on a budget, start with the Grace 16X. It's stitch regulated, so your stitches are even from day one, and it works with every current Grace Company frame. If you know you'll want more speed, the Grace 16X Elite is the step up in the same size.

If you don't have room for a frame, the Grace 19SD sit down longarm gives you 19 inches of throat space in a table that's just 3.5 feet wide when folded. You can buy an upgrade kit later and turn it into a Grace 19X Elite longarm on a frame.

For larger quilts and bigger designs, choose the Grace 19X Elite or Grace 21X Elite. More harp space means you can quilt a larger area before you have to advance the quilt, which saves time on queen and king size quilts. These are the highest speed machines so you can quilt fast and still have great looking stitches.

If space and budget are tight, the Little Rebel sewing machine is a great starting point. This is a 13-inch throat sewing machine you can use for piecing and quilting in a sewing table. Move to a Grace Frame anytime to make quilting larger quilts even easier.

Longarm Quilting Machine FAQ

What is the best longarm quilting machine for beginners?

The Grace 16X is our most affordable stitch regulated longarm and a great first machine. The stitch regulator reads your movement accurately so beginners get consistent stitches without years of practice.

What is the difference between a sit down longarm and a frame longarm?

On a sit down longarm like the Grace 19SD, the machine stays still and you push the quilt under the needle, like free motion quilting on a home machine with much more room. On a frame longarm, the quilt is loaded on a frame and you move the machine on wheels. Quilting with a longarm on a frame is easier on your body and faster because you never have to push against the weight of the quilt.

What does harp space mean?

Harp space (also called throat space) is the distance from the needle to the motor of the machine. More harp space lets you quilt a larger area before advancing the quilt on a frame, and fits more quilt bulk in the arm on a sit down machine.

Do I need a stitch regulator?

Yes, A stitch regulator keeps every stitch the same size no matter how fast or slow you move. It’s the biggest help for beginners, and every machine in this collection has one, including the Little Rebel.

Which type of stitch regulator is the best?

A wheel-style encoder will read the movement of the machine on a frame precisely. Every time the wheel moves, the needle will move in time with it. Optical encoders read the movement of the quilt sliding over the surface. This regulation is based on optics, not a mechanical movement, and is a bit less precise at slower speeds. If you are super picky about your stitches, look for a longarm machine with a wheel-style encoder.

How much is a long arm quilting machine?

Grace longarms range from about $4,500 to $10,500 at full price, and the Little Rebel is normally $3,500. Sales and machine-and-frame bundles often bring the price lower. For example, you can bundle the Grace 16X with a quilting frame for under $5,000.

Are Grace longarms made for home quilters?

Yes. Every machine here is designed for home quilters who want to finish their own quilts. They can handle a small side business, but if you’re quilting 40 or more customer quilts a month, you’ll want a professional-grade machine.

Why buy a longarm from LeahDay.com?

I love quilting exclusively with these longarm machines! I'm an authorized Grace Company dealer and I've been teaching free motion quilting online since 2009. If you have a question about your new longarm machine, chances are, I already have a video to answer it. Longarms ship free within the continental US, and we cover return shipping and repair costs on Grace longarm machines for up to 3 years. Contact us if you need help picking the right machine and quiling frame.