gingerinarkansas Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 What brand of embroidery machine is good and what price range are we looking at to get an "average" one. It looks like so much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 The price range varies but most are going to run you between $700 up to 5000+ Don't get a machine with just a 4x4 hoop, you will regret it and be longing for a machine with a 5x7 hoop. Spend the extra to get a machine with a larger hoop. Get the largest if you can afford it but definitely don't settle with the 4x4. I have a Janome 350e and I love it a lot. It is a stand alone machine as some embroidery machines are embroidery and sewing machine. My motto is, one type of machine for each thing you are doing. If a combo machine breaks down you have no sewing and no embroidery. jmo The Brother 700 is a decent machine. Oh, also be sure it takes a USB stick for easy transfer of your designs from your computer to your emb machine. Some like the Singers you just connect your puter to your emb machine. Ack, I wrote a novel up there. I'm tired but I also recommend going to different dealers in your area and "test" drive them and see what machine suits you. Also, be sure you like the place you get it from b/c you will be going there a lot either for classes, help and repairs. You need to find a customer friendly place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Spend the extra to get a machine with a larger hoopGood advice. I second it. I have a singer quantum futura, which is a combo machine. It works for me, because I don't really sew that much. For me, the price was right. Bought it from HSN and it had alot of extras. Came with 2 hoops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I have a combo machine also but I have my old Stand alone Bernina regular sewing machine which I just love to pieces would not give it up for the world.My embroidery machine is Singer Futura and it meets my needs. I also got mine from HSN with all the extra goodies like 2 hoops and software that is kind of neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerie6 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 vicky,go to high fashion fabrics they give great customer service and if anything happens they also fix them, and right now they are having a sale!Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 That is where I take my machine to be serviced and I just got gift cert for my B-day to there I can not hardly wait to use it hopefully Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddin1970 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I have one - and sad to say still.. never took it out of the box - thinks its been almost 3 years now - yes my hubby could kill me!! lol.I have a Brother Disney version. I got it over the net but Wal Mart had them on clearance not that long ago. I just HAD TO HAVE THIS MACHINE - and yes still never used it lol. I plan on it after the holidays and all the shows are over and I have time to breath! I opened it and saw all the books and pieces and thought OMG! and that was it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I know it's overwhelming but don't let that discourage you. I think you need a PED basic in order to use the Disney machine if you want to stitch out designs that are not stock on your machine. It costs about $100.00. But you can definitely stitch out the stock designs from your machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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