Originally Posted by SitzSewing
I agree with Jean, embroidery is NOT a cheap hobby.
I have a Brother 1500 D and I love it, it comes with a 5x7 and 8x10 hoop. Was easy for me as a beginner to learn.
Price example: I got my machine for $2400--on sale then I had to buy the software to be able to download designs--$700. Stabelizer 12-20$, thread 3-5 dollars a spool.
Maybe you will be fortunate as me and the machine will be on sale(1/2 price) and they will offer you the 60 spools of Pacesetter thread for $199.00. If your not sure, just buy the basic Brother Disney embroidery machine. Good luck.
I haven't had to purchase any software yet to download my designs. I am unable to view them in color or on my computer, but I saw how they looked when I downloaded them and I just stitch them out as a sample and file them away til ready to use them. However saying that, I am now starting to look around for software as I want to do more customizing now.