Originally Posted by
ZooAnimals
Hi ..The cost of new single head embroidery machines today even at $10000-$20000 I think is unwarranted..They are big girls toys and the manufacturers prey on all the new updates- flashing lights and fancy gadgets to lure people into buying them ..They still only embroider . I personally would be purchasing 15 head machine if spending that sort of money and would have a business running from output its capable of producing.... I looked at buying a new machine when I became interested in embroidery as my wife wouldn't let me use her machine..just said if you want to play embroidery get your own machine ..I thought the Janome 550 e was very good value for the discounted price Has hoop size I needed 14"x8" and plenty of smaller hoops plenty of bells & whistles including Bluetooth and software to run the big hoop without having to split design which is a plus...The wife has been embroidering since late 90's so she has had several Janome machines 8000-9000-10000 and her current 11000se which she is more than happy with as the newer machines became available there wasn't much improvement to warrant updating so she has stuck to it and keeps it well serviced ..I was impressed with her machine and the service it has given so I found a low mileage well serviced MC 11000 and its been great so far ...Zoo
I have the Pfaff Creative Icon. Yes it's expensive compared to my original Pfaff 7570 which I loved. I had so many hours on that machine it would have make your head spin. I agree that the manufacturers are preying on our wanting the bells and whistles. I've hit the point with sewing/embroidery machines as I have cars. 2020 is the year I quit. I purchased the Icon at a good deal with a trade from Performance. Why, internet capabilities. It's also so easy to update firmware. I find it great to have the manual at my finger tips not having to leaf through page after page in a book and still not find what I wanted. I have the capability to do everything that many have many more machines for. I can sew, piece a quilt, embroider, quilt my quilts on my Icon free motion or embroidery or rulers.
I have firmly decided to quit buying sewing machines and cars. I have what I want, My Rav has the bells and whistles that assists a person with a fused neck can drive and see and be safe.