Juki TL-2010Q 1-Needle, Locksch, Portable Sewing Machine with Automatic Thread Trimmer for Quilting, Tailoring, Apparel and Home Decor

I've had my Juki TL-2010Q for a couple of weeks now. I'm a quilter with years of experience in the past with garment sewing (although I don't do that anymore). I have a Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 which has a surprising amount of features for the price I paid 4 years ago. I've had some problems with the electronics, but other than that, it's been a nice machine. But I wanted to upgrade, and one of the main reasons was, I don't have the budget to send my quilts out to be long-armed, and I've become pretty good at free-motion quilting. The Singer just doesn't have a lot of throat room, and I thought I could improve my overall experience with a better machine. After months of research, I decided that instead of upgrading my electronic machine, I wanted a straight-stitch, more industrial type machine to use for piecing and free-motion work, with the intention of keeping my Singer for when I need zig-zag or other fancier stitches. I do applique and other projects that require that. I finally decided on the Juki TL-2010Q, and it is everything I hoped it would be.PROS: It sews like butter, so smooth, and the stitches are the most even I've seen. It's very solid and comes with an enormous extension table (almost twice as big as what came on my Singer). I've had an opportunity to use all its features, and the free-motion quilting allows me to do the best work I've ever done, with so much control, and with the additional help of the very large throat to allow me to stuff a bulky quilt in there. The threading of the machine is not super simple like it is on my Singer; but once I got the hang of it, no problem. It winds the most even bobbins I've ever seen - they are perfect. And is this machine fast - because of that, the speed control's a real help. Needle up/down is great, so is the ability to cut the thread in 3 different places, the foot pedal, the button on the front of the machine, and the thread cutter in back of the needle. The threading and side-load bobbin are no problem, especially if you have experience with older machines like I do. The Juki doesn't come with a huge amount of attachments, but I really think what comes with it is sufficient; and it's especially nice to get a real quality walking foot.CONS: The user manual is terrible, very little explanation with awful pictures. But there are enough videos on youtube for it not to matter much. As with most sewing machines, the lighting is dim, but I bought an led light strip which I attached underneath the throat area, and it is lit up beautifully now. That was an extra expense that was well worth it. My only real complaint is the needle threader. It took me a long time to figure out how to use it, and only after watching countless youtube videos over and over. The one on my Singer works like a breeze, so this one was very frustrating. I find that I still have a problem with it, as it sticks in the down position. I think I may have found videos on how to fix that problem, as others have encountered it, but I won't bother myself with that right now - I just thread the needle by hand.I know this was a long review, but when I was doing my research, I wanted to know specifics about the machines I was interested in. I hope I've helped someone else to make an informed decision. All in all, this is a dream machine. I bought it for a specific purpose, and it serves that purpose like a champ.

Love this machine! It leaves my other sewing machine in the dust! I purchased it mainly for quilting, and have only done piece work so far. It sews like a dream. Have already fallen in love with the thread cutter and knee lift! Has everything I was wanting and then some. Solid sewing machine with outstanding features!

I've had my machine just under a week, and so far I love it. It's big, it's smooth, and an absolute delight to sew on. It is almost entirely made if metal inside and out. It is nearly 40 pounds and seems like it could survive a nuclear bomb being dropped on it.There's a slight learning curve. Threading the machine looks daunting, but a couple times through with the manual at my side, and I had it. Other things like loading a bobbin and setting the thread tension were quick to get down.This replaces my little Singer Stylist (well, sort of... I'll use both, but each will have their own set of specific uses). The Singer does a fair job of several things, and is built to be super simple to operate most of the time. This Juki does one thing very well, but you need to expect that operating and maintaining it is a skill you develop over time. For that investment, you will be rewarded with an exponential leap in smoothness, stitch quality, and speed. Common complaints I read before buying it seem to have been made before taking the time to get to know the machine. I've yet to trigger the thread cutter by accident. Threading is easy once it's been done a few times. The walking foot does get progressively more squeaky as you use it... unless you think to oil its joints as it is almost entirely made of metal under the plastic case.I've used it every day since it arrived, and with proper care, I expect to own and use this machine for the rest of my life.

I've had a Juki F300 for a few years and really learned how to sew on it. Its has a lot of capability and is easy to use, but I like to do bags and quilts. The F300 works but it has trouble going through layers of thick fabric. I've advanced beyond learning to production, a few paying requests, but more for myself and as unique gifts. I considered the NX-7 but other than more stitches and a 12" opening, it really wasn't substantially more powerful. Fortunately the high price gave me pause and I re-evaluated my real needs - single stitch power with a large opening for quilts.The Juki 2010Q seemed to have the right specs and was affordable, relatively speaking.I was not disappointed. The Juki 2010Q is both a beauty and a beast, powerful, simple, elegant, beautiful. Its power, metal frame mass and well balanced mechanism provide smooth effortless sewing hour after hour. Having oil ports versus oil less tells all you need to know what this machine is designed to do. It is the next step up from lower cost digital machines designed for light sewing and decoration.My husband, an engineer with a garage full of tools, marvels at the finish and design. He says the Juki is a cut above power type tools he has.The machine is shipped in an super heavy stapled cardboard box inside an even heavier stapled cardboard box. Its the best protective packaging I've every seen. I was a little concerned picking up the box, but I realized that ten pounds is packaging.In summary, if you are wanting to go to the next level single stitching all day long through multiple layers of fabric without missing a beat, the Juki 2010Q is a machine you will not regret buying. Simple, powerful and a pleasure to use especially if you've struggled with lesser power machines. Without the digital features, all the money is put into perfecting a classic style sewing machine. The next level would be a commercial machine.

This machine is amazing! I have several very expensive machines including embroidery etc. but this is the best machine I have had for piecing, quilting, straight sewing etc. High speed and does what it does well. No needle or thread breaks - makes any kind of sewing on it TOTALLY a pleasure.Couple of comments:1) It was difficult to understand which feet came with it. Mine came with the standard foot, zipper foot, free motion foot, and walker foot. The walker foot does not have the hole for inserting a guide rod - will have to look into that.2) Deciding between the 2000 and the 2010. The 2000 only came with the standard foot and the walker foot. If you buy the zipper foot, free motion foot, it will cost about $86 for the two. The difference in cost on the two machines is $269 minus the two feet, it ends up being $183 different. What do you get for the $183? Worth it to me because this machine will last and be used for a long time. Main difference below.3) If you free motion you will appreciate the slide for speed control... then you can floor it and know that you won't instantly go too fast to effect your stitch length. It really is nice to be able to control the speed depending on your project, and change it mid stream no problem.4) The pretension - makes more flexibility for you on the kinds of thread and fabric you might like to use.I TOTALLY LOVE THIS MACHINE! Being able to sew, clip threads, raise and lower foot, etc. and have my hands free to control my sewing at the same time is wonderful. Just so great to have something so dependable and simple to sew with. I made two quilt tops the first two days and immediately jumped into free motion - all without getting stressed! LOVE IT!