Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
What do you recommend for an Embroidery Machine??? >

What do you recommend for an Embroidery Machine???

What do you recommend for an Embroidery Machine???

Thread Tools
 
Old 07-18-2010, 12:18 PM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
ladyshuffler's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: North Bend, Oregon
Posts: 2,181
Default

I am looking to buy an Embroidery machine only...I do not need it to get one that also sews seams as I have another machine to do that in case my MC6500 brakes down. I do not want to spend a lot of money either - fixed income
I prefer to get something used, but then I wonder WHY are they getting rid of the machine!

I just love this board and all of the lovely lady's & gents that contribute to this site, I have learned so much!
ladyshuffler is offline  
Old 07-18-2010, 02:49 PM
  #2  
Member
 
Judlou's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 43
Default

I have two embroidery machines. Both were pretty costly (burnia and a Pfaff. When you buy one even a used one, go to a good dealer and have them show you the machine. Most dealers give free classes also. If I was going to buy a cheap one I would look at a brother. Alot of time an used one is just raded in for a larger machine that does more.
Judlou is offline  
Old 07-18-2010, 03:56 PM
  #3  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
ladyshuffler's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: North Bend, Oregon
Posts: 2,181
Default

Thank you the response Judlou, I appreciate it!
ladyshuffler is offline  
Old 07-18-2010, 05:08 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 849
Default

I have a Baby Lock Ellure Plus--love it!
smtp5 is offline  
Old 07-18-2010, 06:33 PM
  #5  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: High Entropy Zone
Posts: 1,247
Default

Check the software to make sure the machine will still be supported with the new computer O/S upgrades (Windows Vista and Windows 7). My embroidery software can no longer talk to the computer so my embroidery unit has become obsolete. This is something that catches a lot of people unawares until it is too late.
lab fairy is offline  
Old 07-18-2010, 06:59 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Kathy N's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Brighton, MI
Posts: 985
Default

I have a Janome 11000 and love it!!! I haven't found anything I can't do on it yet.
Kathy N is offline  
Old 07-18-2010, 07:01 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 849
Default

Originally Posted by lab fairy
Check the software to make sure the machine will still be supported with the new computer O/S upgrades (Windows Vista and Windows 7). My embroidery software can no longer talk to the computer so my embroidery unit has become obsolete. This is something that catches a lot of people unawares until it is too late.
What machine are you talking about? How old is your machine?
smtp5 is offline  
Old 07-18-2010, 07:08 PM
  #8  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
ladyshuffler's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: North Bend, Oregon
Posts: 2,181
Default

Thank you "lab fairy" I would have never thought about the software not working for updates......
ladyshuffler is offline  
Old 07-18-2010, 09:55 PM
  #9  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: High Entropy Zone
Posts: 1,247
Default

Ask me how I know! Frustrating but at least I have the consolation of owning my machine for many years.
lab fairy is offline  
Old 07-18-2010, 11:44 PM
  #10  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: South Puget Sound, Wa. State
Posts: 2,462
Default

Check out the Yahoo group Sew it's for sale...
They sell a ton of things.
Personally I wouldn't get a machine that couldn't do a 6X10" or larger hoop.
I have a Pfaff and a Brother and I think the Brother does a nicer EMB.
Just my 2 stitches...
K
ScubaK is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
red roses
Main
18
02-15-2010 11:26 AM
S. Adkins
Main
6
02-10-2010 05:22 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter