Frame-mounted long-arm
APQS
APQS Lucey
Weight
20.0kg (44.1 lb)
APQS Millie
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Frame-mounted long-arm
F5 · Professional
APQS APQS Millie
Price
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This is the flagship frame longarm in the APQS range: the same throat space as the Lucey and the Freedom (26 inches, 10.5 of clearance) and the same 3,500-stitch-per-minute top speed, but with equipment the other two don't have. An indicator warns when the bobbin is running low, and a sensor flags a broken top thread, so you don't discover halfway through a block that you've been sewing with nothing.
The stitch regulator also tracks the direction of movement, not just speed, to keep points and corners crisp through direction changes. Quilt Glide mode combines manual sewing and regulation: the needle keeps moving at the set pace even when your hand stops, avoiding the “jerky” feel of working in regulated mode alone. The pantograph laser and automatic needle positioner are standard, with an L-class bobbin. The Quilt Path computerized system remains a separate add-on.
It's the pick for someone who wants every feature in the APQS range without trade-offs, in exchange for a higher price than the Lucey or the Lenni.
01 · Verified data
Technical specifications
Weight
20.8 kg (45.9 lb)
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20.8 kg (45.9 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Throat length | 660.4 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Throat height | 266.7 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum speed | 3500 spm | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch regulation | Included | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch regulation location | On the machine | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch regulation modes | Manual, Cruise (constant speed) | Declared by the brand |
| Bobbin class | Class L | Declared by the brand |
| Low bobbin sensor | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Thread break sensor | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Computerized system | Optional | Declared by the brand |
| Needle stop position | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Laser stylus | Included | Declared by the brand |
02 · Summary
Pros and cons
In favour
- The low-bobbin indicator and thread-break sensor warn before a stitch is missed
- The top thread-break sensor flags it right away when the thread snaps
- Quilt Glide combines manual sewing and regulation, avoiding the jerky feel when your hand stops
- The stitch regulator also tracks direction of movement, for crisp points and corners
Worth knowing
- The standard bobbin is the smaller L class; the larger M bobbin is a paid option
- The Quilt Path computerized system is not included: it is a separate, costly add-on
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