Grace Little Rebel: Versatile Straight Stitch Machine for Sewing and Quilting
The Grace Little Rebel is a straight stitch machine with built-in stitch regulation, 1,600 SPM, and a 13" x 8.5" throat space. It works at the table, as a sit-down quilter, or mounted on a frame, with optical encoder technology for consistent stitch length.

High-Speed Motor Power
The 1,600 stitches per minute motor delivers consistent power through multiple fabric layers, from delicate cotton to heavy canvas and denim. The motor maintains speed and torque when piecing quilt blocks or stitching through thick seams in bag construction and home decor projects.

Optical Encoder Stitch Regulation
The built-in stitch regulation uses optical encoder technology to maintain consistent stitch length regardless of hand speed during free-motion quilting. Choose from four sewing modes including regulated and cruise modes for precise control over stitch placement in stippling, meandering, and custom quilting designs.

Intuitive Control Display
The control display mounts at the front of the machine when frame quilting, providing access to all functions without reaching around or using a foot pedal. The simple interface controls stitch length, mode selection, and speed adjustments with clear buttons and readouts.

Generous Throat Space
The 13" throat width and 8.5" throat height provide room to maneuver lap quilts, bed runners, and large garment pieces without bunching. The extended space supports free-motion quilting techniques and allows you to see your work area clearly during detailed stitching.
Frame-Ready Design
The machine mounts on Grace quilting frames for finishing quilts from throw to queen size. The included table insert converts the machine for sit-down quilting at your sewing table, while the hopping foot and presser foot adapt to different quilting and sewing applications.
Low-Maintenance Operation
Unlike domestic machines requiring yearly servicing, the Little Rebel uses the same low-maintenance design as Grace mid- and longarm machines. The machine uses M-Class bobbins for extended sewing sessions with less frequent bobbin changes during large projects.
Throat Lighting
Built-in LED throat lights illuminate the needle area and workspace for clear visibility during detail work and low-light conditions. The lights eliminate shadows and reduce eye strain during extended sewing and quilting sessions.
Versatile Applications
Use the machine for garment sewing, bag making, home decor, sit-down quilting, and frame quilting. The straight stitch design excels at precision seaming, topstitching, and quilting applications where consistent stitch quality matters.
Which setup is right for you
- Machine Only (No Frame): the Little Rebel on its own for sit-down, free-motion quilting at a table. Choose this if you already own a frame or plan to add one later.
- Grace Cutie Breeze Tabletop Fabric Frame: a compact frame that sets up on a tabletop, the best fit for smaller spaces and quilting smaller projects.
- Grace Q-Zone Hoop Frame: a space-saving hoop-style frame that brings frame quilting to a smaller footprint, a step up from tabletop quilting without a full-size setup.
- Grace Q-Zone Queen Frame: a full-size frame that handles quilts up to queen size, with room to work on larger projects.
- Grace Q-Zone Queen Frame with 2' Extension: the Queen frame plus two extra feet of rail length for more working width and the largest quilts.
Explore the complete Grace quilting machines collection or browse all sewing machines to find the right fit for your projects. Questions? Call 1-800-687-5175.
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Special Financing Available
Apply in-store or online through Synchrony Bank.
Flexible payment plans make it easy to get the machine you want.
~$225/mo suggested payments with 12-month special financing*
or call (800) 687-5175
*Suggested monthly payments are estimates only. Actual terms subject to credit approval through Synchrony. See store for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Grace Little Rebel a sewing machine or a quilting machine?
Both. The Little Rebel is a single straight-stitch machine built for piecing and sewing as well as free-motion quilting. You can use it at a table as a sit-down quilter or mount it on a Grace quilting frame.
Does the Little Rebel only sew a straight stitch?
Yes. It is a straight-stitch only machine, with no zigzag or decorative stitches. That focus is what lets it run a strong, even straight stitch for piecing quilt tops and for free-motion quilting.
Can I put the Little Rebel on a quilting frame?
Yes. It mounts on the Cutie Fabric Frame, Q Zone Hoop Frame, and Q Zone Queen Frame, so you can finish quilts from smaller projects up to queen size on a frame, or use it at the table when you prefer.
What are the Little Rebel's throat size and speed?
It has a 13 in. x 8.5 in. throat space and sews up to 1,600 stitches per minute. Built-in optical stitch regulation keeps the stitch length even, which makes it an approachable way to start frame quilting.
What warranty and accessories come with the Little Rebel?
Grace covers the cast-metal body for 5 years and electronic parts for 2 years, plus a 1-year Quality Sewing in-store service warranty. It ships with an 18 in. x 24 in. sewing base, five presser feet, a quilting needle plate, M-Class bobbins, needles, and tools.
