Embroidery machine for Quilt Labels
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Embroidery machine for Quilt Labels
I'm looking to buy a simple new or used embroidery machine to use for making quilt labels. I'd like a few fonts to choose from and maybe some borders. I'm not familiar with them at all. I know my Bernina 640 could add on embroidery but I have a feeling the cost of that would be pretty high. Are there brands and styles you could suggest that would do a nice job and be reliable without costing an arm and a leg? I'm never likely to be way into embroidery so something simple would be best.
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I'm looking to buy a simple new or used embroidery machine to use for making quilt labels. I'd like a few fonts to choose from and maybe some borders. I'm not familiar with them at all. I know my Bernina 640 could add on embroidery but I have a feeling the cost of that would be pretty high. Are there brands and styles you could suggest that would do a nice job and be reliable without costing an arm and a leg? I'm never likely to be way into embroidery so something simple would be best.
#6
Check with your dealer about used machines. People often trade up and the trade-ins are priced nicely. That is how I got my BabyLock. It is more than you need for labels. I hear there are inexpensive embroidery only machines.
#8
I bought the simple little Brother PE-500. I paid $300 and on Amazon it is now a little cheaper. It has a field of 4 x 4 and lots of built in stitches. I wanted is JUST for labels and absolutely love it. I have no desire for any other fancy stuff so it is perfect for me.
It stitches all by itself while I am sewing quilts. You can save things in it that you use all the time for lettering.
It stitches all by itself while I am sewing quilts. You can save things in it that you use all the time for lettering.
#9
yes I agree it should have at least a 5x7". My 1st only had a 4x4'' I had to get anther with larger hoops.
#10
If you watch the yahoo group "sewitsforsale" you might find an embroidery module for your Bernina 630 for a reasonable price. There is one listed now for $400 including 3 hoops, embroidery foot, and carry case. I have a Bernina 440 (which I bought used from someone on sewitsforsale) and it uses the same embroidery module. I have always loved the quality of the embroidery on my Bernina. The large oval hoop goes up to 6" x 10". Your 630 would already have the capability built in, (including 5 fonts) and you only need the module. This is the listing I found (NAYY):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SewIts...message/127153
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SewIts...message/127153
Last edited by Skyangel; 12-17-2012 at 09:30 AM.
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