sputano

I love my Juki 2010Q, it is a workhorse. Does a beautiful stitch and just so strong. Does great FMQ on my mid-arm frame. Having a blast.

mpspeedy2

I own two, stand alone, embroidery machines. My first was a Bernina. I used it so much it is pretty much worn out. I supplemented it with a Brother that uses the same software PES. I probably have also invested as much money in software, as I did in the machines. In the beginning I embroidered everything I could get my hands on. I like to decorate inexpensive sweat shirts etc. with machine embroidery to both decorate and personalize them. For several years most of my children and grandchildren were the recipients of my embroidery machine creations. I have kind of slowed down in the last few years. What I like best about the embroidery machine is that you set it up and push go. It stops when the color of thread needs changing. I can sew away on my regular machine and tend to changing the thread or whatever needs doing just by turning my sewing chair around on it's built in swivel. For my personal use I am a hand quilter. I would much rather spend my time hand quilting rather than embroidering by hand.

justflyingin

My guess....probably not for you.

ManiacQuilter2

I am a dino too. I have no intention of ever getting an embroidery machine. I appreciate the nice work that members post photos of but the expensive of all that thread is horrid.

Onebyone

I like the machine embroidery style of Sarah Vedeler and Sharon Schamber. If I got into machine embroidery it will be doing what they do. If the cost of what it takes to do get involved in machine embroidery is a concern then don't try it. I heard it was addicting! I am thinking of getting a starter machine and do some playing around with it.

Quilting Grandma

Old age, eyes, arthritis have put the cabosh on hand work, cross stitch and embroidery. My embroidery machine is my creative outlet now. So glad it is available.

sewbizgirl

I hate the look of machine embroidery. It looks soul-less and impersonal and reminds me of those ugly patches of embroidery you can buy at the fabric stores. Now, hand embroidery is another story. It's lovely. Don't just get an embroidery machine because you think everyone else has one. Only consider one if you love the look of machine embroidery.

cashs_mom

Check on eBay. I used to see some very nice vintage embroidery patterns for sale there.

I used to do lots of hand embroidery and really enjoyed it. I might have to start doing some more of it.

Dolphyngyrl

I love machine embroidery. It is awesome. The only downside is its expensive and a huge learning curve

Gay

I just googled 'hand embroidery designs' and came up with a lot of websites, and many are free to copy. You need to be more specific than just looking for embroidery designs.

Hope you find something more to your needs.