I am an avid sewer, quilter and machine embroiderer. Does anyone known of a good machine that i can get that will do all three of these functions. I think mine is going to go to machine heaven and i would like to be prepared. I have been looking at thisboard for a few months now and have learned so much. thank you to all you ladies that help everyone and offer such wonderful ideas.

make a list of what you want in a machine. Grab your check book or credit card and head for the nearest sewing machine shop.

Whoo Hoo Sounds like a fun shopping trip to me!

I have the Bernina 440 QE with the embroidery module and i LOVE it. It will do all of the things you mentioned. Happy shopping.

Yep, agree with this. Figure out what you expect in a machine and do lots of research. I love my Vikings, but they are pricey. If you want all the bells and whistles, computer compatible, large throat, large embroidery capability, lots of fancy sewing stitches, check out the Diamond, but be prepared to pay. It is wonderful; I also have the Topaz with many of the same features for a lot less. As I say do lots of research.

I love my brother SE350 it sews and embroirders but for a little more money you can get one that hooks to a usb port.

My Pfaff has all of those features. I was able to get one that was a demo machine and was being discontinued, so got a pretty good deal. If you don't have to worry about price, it should not be hard to find a good machine that does all of those things. Like the others said, do your homework shop around, try them out.

I love my Brother SE 350 , but for quilting, I can do it.. but it is tight!

A Janome 11000 will do all that and more plus the upgrades are downloaded everytime they make a change.

thank you much ladies this will give me a good start