Thread: help with deciding what machine to buy..

My number 1 + Husqvarna viking, died and I need to get another machine... I would like to have another embroidery machine as I love to embroider on my quilts.. but wow do they cost a lot, so I have been looking at used ones as that is about all I can afford..
The viking dealer has a Designer Se Limited Edition for 2000.00 she told me they would warranty it for 6 months and give me 6 lessons on how to run it.

anyone have this machine and can you tell me if you like it or not...

I was thinking of offering her a little less and see what she said about that, all she can say is no, right, I have never done anything like that before just paid what the asking price was.. but I'm going to try, LOL

I had the designer SE...I really did not like it at all. I sold it and bought a babylock. I don't know if I got a bum machine or if it was me...I've had Bernina, another babylock, current embroidery machine and none were as unfriendly as the viking! Check prices of the Viking on line...2000. Sounds a little pricey.

Crqlt I did look on ebay and they are some going for 2500 to 2000 so thought that the dealer was right on line with the price... wow you didn't like your designer SE...I did watch her run the machine and it sure looked like there was a lot to learn on it...I am going back on Wed to try it myself...

The reason I am going to stay with the viking machine is all the feet from my number 1+ will fit this machine..I asked the lady and she said they would..Thanks

You may be able to get a Brother 4000 or later model, for around the same price. I have one, also a 3000 that I don't use for embroidery anymore, and never have problems. Also very user friendly, never needed lessons. I have heard of several problems with the Husqvarnas and Berninas- not sure which models - not the latest ones. I also bought a pre-loved Pfaff CV 6 months ago, and while it has a larger embroidery area and more bells and whistles than the Bro's, it also lacks other features I've grown accustomed to. If you buy through a dealer, I would want more than 6 months warranty, as it's a lot of money for that much sewing time.

traded the Des. 1 in for a Diamond and with help will try quilting on it today. A friend has one and loves it but they are still expensive/r

I would love to get a Ruby or Diamond but they cost so much, i'm sure they are great machine but wow like 6000.00 ..That is way out of my price range..I have to stay in the 2000.00 range.

I did a goggly search and went to reviews of the Designer SE and there were some really bad ones and not to many good ones, that's why I decided to ask here on the forum how different folks like there Designer SE...I really don't know what to do, but will go back on Wed to look and try the machine out.. Thanks ladies