Q'nique 16X Elite Longarm

The Q'nique 16X Elite longarm is design for quilters wanting a smaller machine with all the bells and whistles! The Q'nique 16X Elite is packed with features and a high speed motor, making it the best entry-level Q'nique longarm for beginner longarmers.

Learn more about the Grace Q'nique 16X Elite Longarm

This longarm is perfectly designed for quilters of all skill levels with features that can support everyone from home-based hobbyists to quilters wanting to go pro!

- 2100 stitches per minute

- Built-in Stitch Regulator with 4 stitching modes

- 7-inch touchscreen monitor with help guides and built-in tools

- Edge warning and bobbin estimator tools

- Ergonomic handles that can be extended and rotated to fit your needs

- 16-inch harp space which will allow you to quilt up to 10 inch blocks in one pass!

Find the Perfect Frame for Your Qnique 16X Elite Longarm

You can bundle the Q'nique 16X Elite longarm with any Grace Company frame. Click the links to learn more about each frame and the space required to set it up:

•  Cutie Frame - This is our smallest, collapsible quilting frame. Thanks to the frame's hoop quilting style, you can quilt even king sized quilts on this frame.
•  Q-Zone Hoop Frame - If you have a bit more space and wish to set up your longarm in a dedicated area, this hoop style frame will fit your needs.
•  Evolution Hoop Hybrid Frame - A great choice if you're short on space now, but know you may expand quilting space in the future. This hybrid frame can switch between hoop style quilting and rolling rail quilting.
• Q-Zone Queen Frame - This is our simplest, most affordable rolling rail frame that can be set up at 5 feet or 10 feet long.
•  Evolution Elite Frame - The Evolution Elite is the expanded, rolling rail version of the Evolution Hoop Frame. This frame can be set up any size between 7 - 12 feet, making it the most flexible frame Grace Company offers.

Never Worry About Your Stitch Length Again!

The Q'nique 16X Elite has can stitch 2,100 Stitches Per Minute (SPM) with a built-in stitch regulator that can be set into four different stitching modes:

1. Stitch Regulated Cruise - With this mode the needle will always be bouncing, even when you stop moving the longarm. This is very helpful when quilting over bulky seams when you need to move slowly. You can now set the speed of the needle bounce, as well as the size of your stitches on your touchscreen monitor or with your handlebar buttons.
2. Stitch Regulated Precise - This stitch regulated mode will create perfect stitches to match the speed of your movement and the needle will stop in the up position when you stop moving the machine. This is a great choice for ruler quilting when you need to shift the ruler, but don't want more stitches going into your quilt.
3. Stitch Regulated Baste - Use the basting function and three sizes to load your quilt on your frame or baste the layers of your quilts to stitch on a different machine.
4. Manual Mode - This mode turns off the stitch regulator and runs the machine at a steady speed, which you can adjust on the touchscreen or with your handlebar buttons.

Special Features of the Qnique 16X Elite Longarm

We've improved the lighting on all X Elite longarms with bright LED lights around the needle and the ability to dim the lights and monitor brightness to fit your needs exactly.

The new full-color 7-inch touchscreen monitor has a simplified menu system so you can easily select your stitch length, control whether the needle ends in the up or down position, and new tools to try like our patented Edge Warning and Bobbin Estimator.

Two spool pins are located on top of the machine of the machine along with a built-in bobbin winder so you can quickly wind the large M sized bobbins and get back to quilting.

What Can I NOT Do with the Q'nique 16X Elite?

The only limiting factor for any Q'nique 16X longarm is the size. A 16-inch harp space is huge in comparison to home sewing machines, but when placed on a frame, this may feel like a limitation.

With a 16 inch harp space, you will be able to quilt a 10-inch quilt block in one pass. If you mostly piece 12-inch quilt blocks, however, you will need to divide the design in half.

The advantage of the Q'nique 16X Series of longarms is the affordable price. For less than $6000, you can give longarm quilting a try and make finishing all your quilts easier.

But if you know you love quilting and enjoy making bigger quilt blocks, you may want to check out the Q'nique 19X longarm first. I call this longarm "Goldilocks" for a reason because it's perfectly sized to quilt large blocks, fast enough to keep up with you, and still very affordably priced at less than $7500 MSRP. Click Here to learn more about the Q'nique 19X Longarm.

Do you have questions about the Grace Q'nique 16X Elite? Click Here to contact us for help!

The Qnique 19X longarm is being discontinued to make room for new quilting machines. Take advantage of this amazing price for a 19-inch longarm while supplies last!