Embroidery Machines Lets Chat & Have Fun
#1601
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 1,215
So what can you do with a hoop that is 4x4? I want to make a quilt with embroidered blocks.
#1602
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,536
I totally agree shop around, do tons of research.
Go to dealers and "test" drive the machines. Set
a budget and do not let sales people talk you into
something more than you want to spend.
I have 2 machines now, my first machine had a 5x7
hoop as the largest and at first it was fine for me. But
after a couple years I started seeing designs that I really
wanted to get and make but couldn't because I didn't have
a larger hoop.
In January 2012 I purchased a new machine that has a 6x10
hoop and I am much happier (for now at least LOL).
Both of my machines are Brother's and they are fairly user
friendly and they are both combo machine meaning they do
both embroidery and sewing.
If you have a fantastic machine already that you like you may
even consider going for an embroidery only machine.
Just do your research and ask lots of question. Make a list of
features you want from the research you do.
Good luck and let us know what you get. We are here to help
you as much as we can.
Go to dealers and "test" drive the machines. Set
a budget and do not let sales people talk you into
something more than you want to spend.
I have 2 machines now, my first machine had a 5x7
hoop as the largest and at first it was fine for me. But
after a couple years I started seeing designs that I really
wanted to get and make but couldn't because I didn't have
a larger hoop.
In January 2012 I purchased a new machine that has a 6x10
hoop and I am much happier (for now at least LOL).
Both of my machines are Brother's and they are fairly user
friendly and they are both combo machine meaning they do
both embroidery and sewing.
If you have a fantastic machine already that you like you may
even consider going for an embroidery only machine.
Just do your research and ask lots of question. Make a list of
features you want from the research you do.
Good luck and let us know what you get. We are here to help
you as much as we can.
#1603
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,536
There a TONS of designs made for the 4x4 hoops, but to be totally
100% honest I have only used that size hoop maybe 4-5 times since
I got my first machine (in 2007). I am not a big fan of hooping all the
time I would much rather try to embroider 2 designs in my 6x10 hoop
as to set up a 4x4 two times.
Of course not many people are crazy for doing things like that.
100% honest I have only used that size hoop maybe 4-5 times since
I got my first machine (in 2007). I am not a big fan of hooping all the
time I would much rather try to embroider 2 designs in my 6x10 hoop
as to set up a 4x4 two times.
Of course not many people are crazy for doing things like that.
#1604
I have the Viking Designer SE that i would like to sell as i have three of them and wanting to sell one so i can get a ten needle machine . It takes (100x100) 4x4 hoop and (150x240)5.9 x 9.4 inches hoop and (150x360) 5.9x14.2 inches. All three comes with the machine. If interested pm me.
I've got the bug to get an embroidery machine, any suggestions from you that have one? What should I be looking for, what to avoid? I'm a fairly experienced quilter & pretty computer savvy so I'm not afraid to jump in so to speak. Just looking for some guidance from those who have been down this road. Thanks in advance!!!
#1605
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
SQS; As someone just mentioned when purchasing a machine think about how you will use your embroideries. If you are thinking small designs then a 4x4 field may be enough for you.. If however you dream of embroidering jacket backs, skirt hemlines, tablecloths etc you will be much happier with an embroidery field much larger. I made that mistake with my first embroidery machine, as it had only a 4x4 hoop. Now, My Elli has one of the largest embroidery fields on the market and I am totally in love with this machine and all it can do! There are many machines that are moderately priced that will do a great job and have great sized hoops. Think about at least a 5x7 size hoop. And the MOST important thing of all is Dealer Support, I can't stress this enough! Even if it means purchasing something farther away from home than you would like, a supportive dealer who is willing to back you and gives classes is worth their weight in Gold! Good luck in your search!
#1606
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
There a TONS of designs made for the 4x4 hoops, but to be totally
100% honest I have only used that size hoop maybe 4-5 times since
I got my first machine (in 2007). I am not a big fan of hooping all the
time I would much rather try to embroider 2 designs in my 6x10 hoop
as to set up a 4x4 two times.
Of course not many people are crazy for doing things like that.
100% honest I have only used that size hoop maybe 4-5 times since
I got my first machine (in 2007). I am not a big fan of hooping all the
time I would much rather try to embroider 2 designs in my 6x10 hoop
as to set up a 4x4 two times.
Of course not many people are crazy for doing things like that.
#1607
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clay Springs AZ
Posts: 3,229
I made lots of 6 in blocks with my 4 in designs. All red work designs. Teddy bears and nursery rhymes for baby quilts and pretty square designs for adult quilts. My machine is a very cheap Brother but is a workhorse. $300.
Someday hope to get an embroidery machine big enough to quilt a quilt with.
Someday hope to get an embroidery machine big enough to quilt a quilt with.
#1608
I love my Babylock Spirit. It does 4x4, 5x7, 6x6 and 7x12! I agree with Louise though, I use only two of the hoops in order for me to squeeze in more designs so I don't have to rehoop most of the time. Mostly I do lace work but for some swaps I have used the embroidery for tea towels and quilt tops. Quilty-Louise I have never seen a roll of Floriani that large! Can I come over and play?!
#1609
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
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That roll of Floriani Wet n Gone would have cost me $135, but I
got it when they had a 35% off Floriani stabilizer sale last year
so I got lucky and got it for about $87 plus tax.
100 yards goes a longgggg ways LOL. Of course what helps it
to last so long is that I ALWAYS use 2-4 layers of ws for all fsl
designs and I only use 1 layer of the floriani, the other layers
I use the wash n gone from joanns.
got it when they had a 35% off Floriani stabilizer sale last year
so I got lucky and got it for about $87 plus tax.
100 yards goes a longgggg ways LOL. Of course what helps it
to last so long is that I ALWAYS use 2-4 layers of ws for all fsl
designs and I only use 1 layer of the floriani, the other layers
I use the wash n gone from joanns.
I love my Babylock Spirit. It does 4x4, 5x7, 6x6 and 7x12! I agree with Louise though, I use only two of the hoops in order for me to squeeze in more designs so I don't have to rehoop most of the time. Mostly I do lace work but for some swaps I have used the embroidery for tea towels and quilt tops. Quilty-Louise I have never seen a roll of Floriani that large! Can I come over and play?!
#1610
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mechanicsville, IA
Posts: 1,497
I just purchased the embroidery module for my Bernina 640. Our local quilt shop has classes on using it. I am signed up for every one in March and April. No use getting it if I don't know how to use it. Will be taking more classes as they are offered. I will be one busy girl between finishing grandson's graduation quilt and getting things done for quilt show in the fall. It would be great if embroidery people had a special place on board like vintage machine enthusiasts do.
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