Originally Posted by
alleyoop1
I keep on recommending that anyone wanting to buy a machine go to your local sewing machine stores and TRY out anything you want to buy. Don't overlook the gently used machines that many stores sell. Some stores provide machines for schools so they have an abundance of used machines for sale in the summer months. You might score a great bargain!
Yes, you need to go to a store with machines and have them demo, there are some techniques to machine embroidery... stabilizer, thread, designs.... that can be a "gotcha" Do some research then make your purchase, there will always be a machine out there you can afford... Brother has done some very nice things with their software (the machine is basically a computer, nothing more) Each machine will have a proprietary interface.
If you do a little research before you make your purchase you will be much happier in the long run.