Originally Posted by
Weezy Rider
Most TOL machines have at least an 8" in one direction hoop. The Pfaffs and the Vikings probably have the largest - even the 2170 has a 12x12, but you have to split the design and flip the hoop not rehoop. Brother and Babylock did have 8x8. (Might be larger now)
I've got a 5x5" hoop on the Pfaff that will do a decent center. Newer machines have larger.
Yes, the newer Pfaffs will do almost 14x14 without splitting the design, if you're willing to invest in the bigger hoop as it does not come as a standard hoop. My friend bought the hoop, so I figure I'll just borrow it every once in a while.
If your friend is in the market for a machine that will do bigger designs, tell her to check on the Pfaff Creative 4.0. It has recently been discontinued and she might be able to get a good deal from a dealer. My dealer was selling them for almost half of the original MSRP.