The multi-directional sewing function allows the VQ2 to sew in 8 directions which gives it the ability to sew extra-large decorative stitches up to 40mm wide The ultra-bright LED lighting gives a crisp, bright natural light, so you can see colours and stitch details, no matter what your lighting conditions. The lighting brightness is fully adjustable, so you can set it at a level to suit you and your environment Square Feed Drive System gives you smooth, even feeding action for superior stitch quality on any weight of the fabric The presser foot automatically lifts as the needle remains lowered for fast and easy fabric manipulation. My custom stitch Pivot Function – Presser foot automatically lifts as the needle remains lowered, allowing fabric to pivot accurately

Pivot function - You can set the machine to automatically lift the presser foot while the needle remains lowered for fast and easy fabric manipulation. I haven’t set the machine to automatically lift the presser foot for me yet but having the needle stop in the machine when you take the foot off the pedal is super useful. I find it gives more control and accuracy when you are sewing curves or turning corners and need to lift the foot to move the fabric. Other models of brother machine I have used do have that function too. A range of specially designed new crazy quilt stitches is ideal for the avid quilter. These distinctive designs give you a fantastic choice, perfect for any project. The 1-step ‘auto size’ buttonhole function creates perfectly uniform buttonholes in a single action. The VQ2 has 14 different buttonhole styles My Custom Stitch – Design your own stitches or edit and change existing built in designs and save for future useUpgraded presser foot functionality now allows the presser foot to lift automatically after trimming You love the feel of fabrics, finding perfect patterns and reading about the new techniques. Your head is full of ideas and your home is over-run with books, patterns, silks and linens. For you, sewing means creating a work of art. Now, with the Innov-Is VQ2's touchscreen and extra-long arm, perfect for larger projects like coats or quilts, you can express yourself on a bigger canvas. With the Innov-Is VQ2, if you can dream it, you can sew it. Super bright LED work lights ~ The super bright, independent lighting in the needle and work area helps reduce eye strain and brightens the details of any project. For those of you who use the sewing machine a lot you'll love the new feature for the presser foot. This feature works with or without the foot control (so if you prefer to use the start/stop button and speed slider then it still works perfectly.

Decorative stitches -The Innov-is VQ2 includes a range of large decorative stitches that are ideal for home decoration, garment embellishment and quilting projects – perfect for your needs. Select whether the needle should be up or down when the machine stops. A useful function when turning material, sewing corners or joining quilt pieces I also like the speed control slider in that it's not just three speeds but you can vary between the marked speeds. If i am using both hands to manipulate the materials, how will i manage- Free up your hands by using your knee to lift the presser foot up. ideal for working on large projects such as quilts and curtains. Combine stitch patterns ~ Combine or mirror image stitches to create your own unique patterns and then save them to the machine's memory or to your computer via the included USB cable.Independent bobbin winder - Wind a new bobbin while you continue to sew. Enjoy fingertip control of the bobbin winding speed to suit different thread types. Use the spool pin for twin-needle sewing.