
Grace Q'nique 16 X - 16" Longarm Quilting Machine (Different Models Available)
The Q’nique 16X Elite Series is a new line of midarm machines that is prepared to elevate the quilting community to new heights. With two tiers (16X and 16X Elite) to choose from featuring benefits such as regulated stitching, extra lighting in the throat and bobbin area, a patented edge warning system, and more, you can select option you need to make your quilting dreams a reality.
Q’nique 16X Elite Quilting Machine
The Q’nique 16X Elite Quilting Machine is at the top of the 16X series, and it continues the innovations of the other Q’nique X Series machines in a smaller, user-friendly machine that is prepared to elevate your quilting. Capable of stitching up to 2,000 stitches per minute, this machine can power through any project with ease.
- 16" of throat space
- Increased lighting in the machine throat and bobbin area
- User-friendly 7" touchscreen display with included help guides
- Regulated stitching with four stitching modes
- Patented Edge Warning™ system to help keep your stitches where you want them
- New bobbin estimator
- 2,100 stitches per minute
- Ergonomic handles with simplified two-button layout
- Redesigned bobbin winder with fill sensors
Large 7" Touch Screen
Adjustable Handles
Quick-access Buttons
Bobbin Winder
16" Throat
Throat Lights
16X Elite Features
- 16" Throat 13" Block
- The Q'nique 16X Elite has enough throat space to handle larger quilting projects with fewer fabric adjustments. Open up new quilting possibilities with blocks up to 13"
- 7" Touch Screen
- Customize every step of the quilting process with this large, easy-to-navigate touchscreen. Tap to swap tools and settings for your machine, ensuring you get a smooth quilting experience and the look you want for your stitching.
- Screen Tools
- The Q'nique 16X Elite is loaded with tools designed to help you quilt the way you want. use the on-screen step-by-step guides to get to know your machine. prevent pattern disruptions by visualizing your designs ahead of time with the measurement tool or saving bobbin yardage with the bobbin estimator tool. Keep track of the time you've spent quilting and the materials you've used with the project tool.
- Stitch Regulation
- The Q'nique 16X Elite has built-in stitch regulation, so you don't have to split your attention between the speed you're moving your machine and the design you're creating. Just focus on your masterpiece, the machine will make sure every stitch is consistent.
- Edge Warning
- Our patented Edge Warning technology lets you set the boundaries of your quiltable area and alerts you when you approach the edge. When you're quilting, its easy to get caught up in your design and bump the carriage into the frame's side rail. With Edge Warning's red lights and alert sounds, your designs will never be disrupted by accidental run-ins with your frame.
Q’nique 16X Quilting Machine
The Q’nique 16X brings your quilting dreams into focus so you can take your projects to the next level.
- 16" of throat space
- Increased lighting in the machine throat and bobbin area
- 2.4" touchscreen display
- Regulated stitching with four stitching modes
- Patented edge warning system to help keep your stitches where you want them
- 1,700 stitches per minute
- Ergonomic handles with simplified two-button layout
- Redesigned bobbin winder with fill sensors
16X Features
- Stitch Modes
- Manual, Cruise, Precise, Baste
- Block Size
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- Up to 14"
- Block size can vary a little depending on the size of your quilting project. This is standard in all frame quilting due to the back rail of the frame you choose to use. Pro Tip - Fabric will still build up in the back of the machine throat, so try to account for that on the front of your quilt design.
- Stitch Speed
- 1,700 Stitches Per Minute and 4 stitch modes to choose from
- Screen Type
- 2.4" touchscreen display
- Edge Warning
- Yes, the 16X has Edge Warning. Edge warning is a patented feature that lets you set a safe area that will remind you when you are getting close to an area that is not able to be quilted. Quilters often are enthralled in creating their master pieces and forget that the machine, no matter which one only has so much workspace in the throat and frame area. Use Edge Warning to remind you so you can keep your designs nice!
Included Accessories
- Q'nique 16X
- Instructions
- 3 M-Class Bobbins
- 10 size 18 Needles
- 10 size 16 Needles
- Oil
- Tools
- Sample Thread
Downloads
16X User Manual
16X Threading Guide
Complete Your Qnique Machine and choose your frame in the drop-down menu above
Grace Q-Zone Hoop Quilting Frame
The Q-Zone Hoop-Frame is a whole new type of machine-quilting frame that easily manages fabric like a simple hoop. With its small space-saving form factor you can set it up in any room and still quilt even the largest projects!
- Work sitting or standing
- Make quilts of any size
- Space-saving size (Width 54" x Height 32"-42" x Depth 37"-42")
- Height-adjustable
- Budget-friendly
Grace Q-Zone Queen Quilting Frame
The New Q-Zone Queen frame has features that are normally found on our more expensive frames. Height adjustable legs you can quilt either sitting or standing. Other features include two rails for quick and easy fabric attachment and a dual track carriage your machine will glide smoothly across your frame.
Upgrade to the Evolution Hoop Frame or Evolution Elite Frame
Evolution Hoop Frame
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The Quilter's Evolution Hoop-Frame is a true game-changer in the world of hoop frames. In addition to the ability to handle any size of quilt, this frame also has the option of attaching a hand wheel to the take-up rail, converting it to a rolling frame in minutes. You can also upgrade to any of several sizes of the Quilter's Evolution Elite-Frame, our top-of-the-line rolling frame.
Evolution Elite Rolling Frame
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The Quilter’s Evolution Elite-Frame represents the peak of Grace Company’s efforts in providing an elite, customizable frame quilting experience. This top-of-the-line Grace Evolution Elite rolling quilting frame for sale is designed for quilters who are serious about their craft and are able to dedicate their time and space.
Optional QuiltMotion Software with Creative Touch
Get precision quilting at your fingertips, with the new Quilter’s Creative Touch Software bundled with QuiltMotion! Use this new user-friendly software to design and layout your quilt projects on any Windows 7 or Windows 8 tablet or PC, and let QuiltMotion quilt it with precision.
Quilter's Creative Touch Software does not come with a tablet
Here is a list of recommended Windows 7 and 8 tablets if you don't have one already.
*Quilter's Creative Touch can also run a PC or laptop.
Quilt Motion Quilter's Creative Touch 5 PRO is Here!
Quilt Motion Quilters Creative Touch 5 PRO
Quilter’s Creative Touch 5 PRO is the top-of-the-line automated quilting system with the ability to create stunning designs through flawless execution. Customers will love how easy and user-friendly this software is compared to similar products on the market.
QCT 5 Pro is a complete "flow-through" system for your entire quilting process. Everything including pattern creation, design, editing, pattern-placement, and of course quilting, is all contained in the same software without the need to switch programs.
Beginnings Edition vs. PRO Edition
Beginnings Editon
Quilter's Creative Touch 5 Beginnings is the budget–friendly way to get into automated quilting. It offers all of the essential features of the full version to get you started in steps as simple as select, place, and sew.
The Beginnings tier is the perfect introduction to computer automated quilting. Select patterns from the included library, and easily place them on your quilt for sewing. If you ever decide to take the next step and start designing your own patterns, an upgrade option to the fully featured QCT5 PRO tier is available.
PRO Edition
This full version gives you more creative control over your quilted patterns. Design and edit any pattern, even trace them from your favorite photographs. Create simple or intricate pantographs, and so much more! More extensive features available for the PRO Edition!
Quilter's Creative Touch 5 Beginnings
Looking to get computerized quilting at an even more affordable price point? QCT5 Beginnings is a budget-friendly automated system that offers all of the essential features of computerized quilting. Just like the full version of Quilter's Creative Touch, the Beginnings tier lets you create your masterpieces in steps as simple as select, place, and sew.
The Beginnings tier is the perfect introduction to computer automated quilting. Select patterns from the included library, and easily place them on your quilt for sewing. If you ever decide to take the next step and start designing your own patterns, an upgrade option to the fully featured QCT5 standard tier is available.
Quilter's Creative Touch Software Added Features
Quilter's Creative Touch carries over the basic functions of QuiltMotion, with a wholly new designed user-interface and many new features. Every function has been carefully re-designed to make pattern creation and quilt design easier.
User-Friendly Design Is Easier To Use
The Intuitive Quilter's Creative Touch Software has been designed to work on Windows 7 and 8 tablets to put all the creative power right at your sewing machine. No PC or laptop is required when you have this easy-to-use software on a tablet. Even take the tablet and software with you, to design-on-the-go!
Included Library Of Over 200 Patterns
Quilter's Creative Touch Software is loaded with a library of over 200 patterns to choose from. You can always import new digital patterns from other sources, or design your own quilt patterns on your tablet!
Panto Stacker: Simplified Pantograph Creation
Creating and editing pantographs is even easier with Panto Stacker! Alternate rows, sizing, and number of patterns can all be edited in a few simple clicks.
Font Stitcher
Add unique elements to your patterns by including text and fonts from your system!
Virtual Longarm
Quilt larger patterns, no matter the size of your sewing machine! Virtual Longarm splits and prepares patterns to be quilted by machines with various sized throats.
Trace New Patterns From Photographs
Create quilting patterns from your favorite photographs! QuiltMotion lets you trace them and save them as quilting patterns.