Quantum Stylist 9960 Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine – Metal, Plastic, with Extension Table, Hard Case & Accessories, 600 Stitches, Lettering, LED Light, 1-Step Buttonhole

I LOVE this machine so much! I bought it in 2019, and it has been working beautifully, with zero issues, ever since. Threading is easy, and I love all the features. I have not used the knee-pedal function, so I can't speak to that. I have used a lot of the decorative stitches, and I love how easy it is to switch between stitches, changing length, width, etc. I also love how well it handles thick layers of fabrics. Last year I discovered and fell in love with rag quilts. I made a quilt that is three layers of flannel, so in some scenarios, I was sewing seams that were eight layers of flannel with all the folding, and with the aid of a walking foot, it handled that with a breeze - not a single skipped stitch. I've never, ever had any issues with skipped stitches, broken needles, broken threads, or stitches bunching up. I also find it quieter than previous machines. I do have it on a pad, so that probably helps some. I also appreciate that there are numerous excellent and easy-to-follow YouTube tutorials that I have referred to over and over again to refresh myself on how to do something or figure out the best foot to use for a project, or even figure out what some of the mystery feet and other accessories are for. I also learned a valuable tip about the two different places for thread, depending on what type of spool it is (e.g., vertical spool for traditional spools and horizontal spool for threads that have that zig-zaggy threaded look, like serger cones). My only wish for this machine is that it had a bigger throat plate. Now that I've fallen in love with rag quilts, I've had scenarios where the (standard) smaller throat plate is an obstacle. For that reason, I bought another machine with a bigger throat plate, designed for quilters, and I'll be passing the Quantum Stylist machine on to another family member, who is thrilled. I am confident it will give them many years of joy as they fall in love with it too. This machine is a true workhorse, and I recommend it for any sewing enthusiasts (unless you are a quilter and need a bigger throat space)!

I ignored most of the negative reviews and bought this machine with the idea that if it didn't work, it went back and wouldn't be replaced. The paperwork that comes with the machine advises purchasers to read the manual before attempting to use the machine -- great advice that will save lots of frustration and failure! I didn't read it initially, by the way, and both my mother and I spent an hour loading thread on a bobbin, threading the spool of thread, and trying out the self-threader. Had we read the manual, we would have saved more time than reading the manual would have taken. I thought the self-threader feature wasn't working -- it was, the problem was my mother and I, along with poor instructions for using the threader. Instructions plus observing what happens when the needle is supposedly threaded will prevent a great deal of frustration. A loop of thread is formed behind the eye of the needle when the self-threader is used and you need to pull this loop until the end of the thread has cleared the eye of the needle. If you follow the instructions in the manual, I found that the threader worked 100% of the time. The next hurdle was figuring out why the automatic sew feature wasn't working and the manual explained that if you plug in the foot press, the automatic sew feature doesn't work. Had we read that first, we would have saved the "eeek, the machine is broken" belief. The machine comes with just about every presser foot one would ever need, and I know that it came with presser feet that I'll never need, but maybe its next owner (after I die) may need those feet. I have never owned a portable sewing machine because I once borrowed one from a friend (about 30 years ago) and absolutely hated it because it "walked" all over the table when I was trying to sew with it, and the straight stitches were not particularly uniform. I was pleasantly surprised with this machine as it is heavy. I was using it on my kitchen table which was covered by a slippery tablecloth and the machine stayed put while I was sewing. The stitches were comparable to the beautiful stitches that my old Singer cabinet machine produces, which is saying a great deal because those old machines from the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's were not only heavy, but made gorgeous stitches. My machine is a late 50's to early 60's and I have another machine that is a late 20's model -- both working, but what I really needed was a free arm machine to compliment my other machines as there are projects that are much more diffiult to do if the sewing machine isn't free arm (particularly projects that involve repairs on ready made clothes). My sister is a commercial artist and does home sewing projects for extra money. She has a line of products on her website that she makes to order for people. My mother was impressed enough with this machine, that she is now going to order one for my sister as a combination birthday/Christmas present as my sister is using an old machine that does basically straight-stitching, so any personalization she does on her products, are done by hand. This will save her time. I can't wait for her to get hers. The shipping was very fast. I got the machine a day after it was supposed to have been received, but Amazon and the supplier can't be blamed for that. I know that it will take me a rather long time to learn how to use everything this machine offers, but I think it will be time well spent. Because I probably won't need all of the presser feet and won't be using all of the built in stitches, stitch patterns, etc. I could have bought a cheaper machine, but if I eventually decided that I wanted a machine that could do some decorative stritches, I would have had to buy another machine. I figured that this machine was something that I could "grow with" if I wanted to take my sewing to higher levels than repairs and simple sewing projects. My mother owns a Pfaff and she wishes that she had bought this instead. I had to abandon what I was taught in high school Home Economics -- the fact that Singer machines bobbins are loaded so that they move clockwise -- as this machine's bobbin load so that the movement is counter clockwise. When the bobbin wasn't doing what it was supposed to do, that was another instance where I had to consult the manual. When I decided to start using the machine, I thought to myself that at least I knew how to load the bobbin on it and didn't have anything to learn or remember there. Wrong! If you're looking for a machine to "grow with," then I would recommend this one. While it might not be suitable for commercial use, it is more than suitable for home or individuals who do sewing craft-type projects for home, or people like my sister who do sewing projects on a limited basis for sale.

I couldn’t be happier with the Quantum stylist 9960. The stitch quality is amazing! I love the double needle function. It works so smoothly! Also, I love the fact that you can move the needle up to 25 positions which makes edge stitching a breeze. I don’t care what others say, this machine is extremely quiet and runs so smooth. I have made many projects already with it and just keep bragging about all the features. Mostly, I did not have a cutter before while you can’t use it with the double needle function, when you sew in regular mode, you won’t have to deal with long threads dangling from your fabric or seam. It cuts real close to the seam. Love the needle threader too. While a lot of people find it difficult to use…..it’s not that bad….just watch a few videos and once you get it you will never go back to manually threading your machine. I used to hate trying to thread the needle and sometimes it would de-motivate me from continuing to sew. It is quite the value and comes with so many extras for the price. It’s worth it. It’s definitely comparable to those real high priced machine, but at a fraction of the cost. Also, if the computerized machine scares you…..this one is very user friendly right off the bat.

It is beginner friendly and computerised came with all the accessories .

Works well Exactly as advertised

La tengo desde hace un mes y va fenomenal, muy suave y cose tejidos gruesos ( con la aguja adecuada) sin problema. Me encanta. Y vendedor un 10, en 24 estaba en casa.

This is a super machine and simple to use. I use mine pretty much weekly to sew Velcro onto nylon pads and much, much more. Stitch number 6 is nice and tough as is goes over each place 3 times creating a nicely locked up stitch that doesn't unravel easily. Good quality and seems pretty tough so far.

A really good machine, lots of nice features. Buttonhole instructions should include the bottom “Note”