High-speed straight stitch
Brother PQ1500SL — harp space & quilting specs
High-speed straight stitch from Brother. The value benchmark in high-speed straight-stitch quilters. Below: the claimed harp dimensions with sources, how it ranks against 30 other machines, and what to verify before buying.
Specifications
| Harp space (claimed) | 8.6″ × 5.7″ Awidth × height; source |
|---|---|
| Harp space (community-measured) | not yet verifiedown one? submit a measurement |
| Max speed | 1,500 SPM A |
| Dual feed / walking foot | Walking foot incl.Walking foot and spring-action free-motion quilting foot included in the standard 7-foot kit; pin feed system for tricky fabrics. |
| Extension table | YesExtra-large extension table included. |
| Stitches | Straight stitch only |
| Frame compatible | No |
| Type | High-speed straight stitch |
All figures are manufacturer or retailer claims (graded A manufacturer, B dealer/retailer, C community). Community-measured values appear here once verified — we never substitute guesses.
How much room is that, really?
The Brother PQ1500SL's claimed 8.6″ harp width is wider than 5 of the 30 machines with published widths in this database (median: 11.3″). Within its class — high-speed straight stitch — the average published width is 8.5″.
Height matters as much as width when half a quilt is rolled in the harp: at 5.7″ of claimed vertical space, a rolled queen is workable with good basting and a pool-noodle roll.
Spec note: Brother publishes the workspace as 5.7″ × 8.6″ (height × width). Community measurements have reported up to ~8.75″ to the body — unverified.
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FAQ
What is the harp (throat) space of the Brother PQ1500SL?
The claimed harp space is 8.6″ × 5.7″ — published by the manufacturer. Brother publishes the workspace as 5.7″ × 8.6″ (height × width). Community measurements have reported up to ~8.75″ to the body — unverified.
Is the Brother PQ1500SL big enough for quilting a queen or king-size quilt?
It is workable for throws and twins; queens and kings mean wrestling the roll through a 8.6″ opening. Many owners do it — but space, not skill, will be your bottleneck.
Does the Brother PQ1500SL have dual feed or come with a walking foot?
A walking (even-feed) foot is included in the standard kit. Walking foot and spring-action free-motion quilting foot included in the standard 7-foot kit; pin feed system for tricky fabrics.
How fast is the Brother PQ1500SL?
Maximum published speed is 1,500 stitches per minute.
Sources
- A https://www.brother-usa.com/products/pq1500sl — Workspace 5.7″ × 8.6″, 1,500 SPM, included walking foot and extension table
Spotted an error, or measured your own Brother PQ1500SL? Tell us — community measurements (with a photo of the tape measure) are how the “measured” column gets filled.