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09-11-2012, 12:46 PM

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Skyangel

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Location: Oregon

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Singer is now owned by SVP Worldwide, which also owns the Pfaff and Husqvarna Viking brands (SPV stands for the 3 brands Singer, Viking, Pfaff). SVP is in turn owned by Kohlberg & Company.

http://www.svpworldwide.com/109.htm

There is a learning curve to whatever machine and software you choose. You will have to learn the basics of stabilizing, hooping and thread choices. Take classes if the dealer offers them, or research and watch Utube videos. You don't have to buy every type of stabilizer but try some different cut-away, tear-away, and water soluable products as each has it's place and you will find what you like. I choose to use only polyester thread rather than rayon because it is more colorfast and washable and I intended to use it on baby items that will get washed a lot. I did try some rayon at the beginning and got a lot more thread breakage. My biggest recommendation is to make sure you always do a test stitch out before doing the final product, at least when you are learning (ask me how I know!)

I have a Bernina 440QEE, and own the Bernina software to use with it. I can tell you both are expensive! I picked my machine as a quilter, bought it used and the package deal included the embroidery unit. I do love the embroidery now, and have a great number of projects in my mind. I wish I had the time to do them all ... but retirement is a few years off yet. Have fun with whatever you choose.

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