Sewing Machine Applique or Embroidery Machine Applique?
A year or so ago, I purchased a Brother HE-1 embroidery machine on sale ... as an inexpensive way to see if I liked machine embroidery. I finally set it up recently and did a small "saying" (using fonts) to be framed. I loved doing this much to my surprise. However, I realized quickly that, with the limited 4" x 4", I could not fit the wording in the larger size font I wanted to use. I haven't yet tried doing an embroidered applique on this machine yet, but I'm wondering if I'll find I wish I had the choice of larger hoops for this as well.
I have a Juki F 600 for sewing/quilting. Is it possible to do satin stitch applique on my Juki that will give me as nice a look as an embroidery machine applique? Seems to me after watching some videos online, that it's much neater and easier on an embroidery machine.
Also, while I'm debating & researching embroidery machines, I would appreciate recommendations ... not high end, but a step or two up from the HE-1 with larger hoop options.
Thank you.