Originally Posted by
skeetersmom
I bought the Ellageo esg3 (now antiquated) and paid around $5,000 in 2002. Since that time, I have been very interested in quilting, and have done a few as a result of my best friend's (BarbTx) teaching skills. I'm an old lady, certainly not a wealthy one........but I would love to get either the Crescendo or the Aria. I was told the Aria is the better one for "old eyes" because of the advanced lighting. Please give me pro and con on the Crescendo, as well as the Aria. This will definitely be my last machine, as I'm in my mid 70's.
from what I understand and what my dealer has told me they are essentially the same machine but the aria doesn't have the laser guide or the sensor pen. The lighting on the crescendo is outstanding!!! There may be a difference in the amount of stitches but I'm not sure and the compare feature on the baby lock website is not working for the aria. I seriously looked at both machines and in my area the price difference to me was worth going for the crescendo and knowing I would be happy with the extra features.