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The fellow I taught to quilt is looking at Embroidery Machines & ask me my opinion on witch model would be best. I have no idea & figured you all that have them could guide him on what to look for. He wants to be able to put his own designs & patterns in it. Would be great full for any suggestions from any of you embroidery buffs. He also wants to keep the price as low as possible.
Thanks in advance.
I recently purchased a used machine. Brother ULT2003. I purchased it on ebay for $1200 including shipping. I asked a lot of questions and new I had a repair center in my area if needed. I liked the fact that I got a machine with a great brand name and for my money I can stitch up to 7"x12" and it includes the 5"x7" and the 4"x4" hoops. It was a risk, but it paid off for me. Just a thought, Mona~
Hi,Originally Posted by MzMcKee
I have a Brother ULT 2003 and the large hoop size I have is a 6x10. Do you have something that attaches the 7x12?
Thanks,
Kathy, In Sunny Wisconsin
I have the Viking Ruby and have alot of options when it comes to hoop sizes which is one reason that I wanted this one. I didn't want to limit my self or out grow my machine and get bored even though I'm new to it all. I don't like limitations and even a 5 x7 hoop would be very limited to me. It's an easy machine to use, I love the cutwork needles; they make life so much easier. I bought the professional 5D software, I went with prof because I wanted to create my own cutwork and I also wanted to do the portrait stitching and then there is so much more that goes with it. I have a great dealer with great classes and support which I think is key when buying a machine. Go to stores and check them out. My machine recognizes all formats not just Viking's format which makes it nice. I can transfer files via USB or my pc.
Judy
Best advice is to go to the different shops and check out the machines. Rather it be Bernina, Janome, Brother or Viking (my favorite) make see if you like the feel of the machine. See what the shop has to offer in reguards to classes and support. Get the largest hoops you can get 4x4 and 5x7 will be out grown very quickly so think about that; how far in the future would you be willing to upgrade if you got bored with what you got. Now as far as the designs; that's totally different. That's software. I have the 5D Pro; mines for Viking. It does it all including the portrait, cross stitch, cutwork needles, etc. For digitizing you'll want to get a decent program so check them out and see what fits. Good luck
Judy
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