Originally Posted by IngeMK
I have been itching to get a embroidery machine. I have looked at different models at the dealers ( no used to be found), Decided that the Janome 350E @ $1500 is too much for me since I don't know how much I'll use it. So, my other choice is a Brother PE 770 which costs $640 or so.
Would I be crazy to consider a Husqvarna Designer 1 or something similiar which is used and many years old instead?
I bought one used and am very satisfied with it. I also am using SewWhatPro with it to upload designs to my disks. The machine takes a little getting used to; but then they all do. There is a nice and helpful Designer 1 Yahoo group. I think it would serve you better than either a Janome or a Brother. I paid 600.00 for mine.