Embroidery Machine

Old 03-11-2011, 05:08 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
cindle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 248
Default

Just a quick question. I'm thinking about purchasing an embroidery machine and am just wondering what would be a good brand or model for a beginner?
cindle is offline  
Old 03-11-2011, 05:09 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 4,039
Default

Me too! I posted same question a few days ago!! lots of great advice. good luck with your search.
suebee is offline  
Old 03-11-2011, 05:47 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Northwest Ks.
Posts: 326
Default

Mee tooo!
prairiequeen is offline  
Old 03-11-2011, 05:49 PM
  #4  
Super Member
 
mizkyp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,020
Default

I just bought a ruby by viking. i'll be trying to emb. this weekend
mizkyp is offline  
Old 03-11-2011, 06:05 PM
  #5  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 17,068
Default

I've been searching also.
I want an embroidery only machine. I think I'm getting the Janome 770 ( I think that's the number)
I don't want one I'll outgrow but I also don't want one that costs a fortune!
Check out the other threads on this topic. There have been several very good ones in the Search link.
sueisallaboutquilts is offline  
Old 03-11-2011, 06:43 PM
  #6  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Whitewater, WI
Posts: 24,528
Default

I think alot has to do withhow much money you can spend. They seem to range ALL over the place! I got a real simple, cheap and easy to use one at Walmart first, since I knew NOTHING about it.....but "outgrew" it quick, as I wanted a bit bigger area.
CarrieAnne is offline  
Old 03-11-2011, 07:00 PM
  #7  
Super Member
 
lalaland's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Yakima, WA
Posts: 2,439
Default

I'll tell you what I use in my classrooms - I have 2 Bernina Deco 600's and one Bernina Deco 650. I paid $300 for the 600 and $350 for the 650, all used. Never had a any problems with any of them and my kids mastered them in no time. They have several built in designs and fonts that are really good quality. They do not have USB but they will take the PED Basic software. Check out reviews on them on www.patternreview.com. You can also check them out on Ebay.
lalaland is offline  
Old 03-11-2011, 07:03 PM
  #8  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Whitewater, WI
Posts: 24,528
Default

Wow, lalaland, that seems like GREAT prices!!!!!!! I could only find ONE used machine in my area....
CarrieAnne is offline  
Old 03-11-2011, 07:17 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
noreeli's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 387
Default

I have the brother HE-240 and I really love it... I first bought a singer embroidery only machine, and had so much trouble with it... Returned it and bought this brother dual sewing/embroidery (the embroidery tray is never removed) and I love it to pieces.... Good luck on your search...
noreeli is offline  
Old 03-11-2011, 07:26 PM
  #10  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sweet Home Alabama
Posts: 3,179
Default

I started out on the Brother Pc 85. It is an older model now so you might could find a used one at a dealer.
TacoMama is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
knotsoflove
Machine Embroidery
31
07-06-2022 07:14 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter