Originally Posted by
Lady Diana
Google compare...then list both machines. See if someone has compared the,.
or
Print out the features of each machine and compare yourself. Check for m largest hoop size.
also google pros and cons on each machine.
You may want to check out Janome 550E.,have heard they are great machines.
good luck.
Have done just what you stated. Both have the same size hoops. The only difference I seem to find between them was the included embroidery designs. Brother has more designs than the Babylock. I was just wanting some expert opinions and see if anyone caught something that I wasn't seeing to warrant a $2300.00 increase in machine price on the Brother besides just the embroidery designs. I don't need all those designs. I also looked at the Janome 550e at dealership and it has more maintenance than I want to take on due to medical issues at this time plus it has been "retired" by Janome. They now advertise only the 550e limited edition which in my opinion is just the standard machine that they discontinued/retired (no new changes on it) and it still has too much maintenance for me. But on a high note I bought a new Juki tl-18qvp collector's edition while there...and it sews like a dream. Now still need to decide to buy or wait for other embroidery machine. Thanks again for the suggestions.