I have the Ellegante 2 since around 2008. I love it for quilting and also embroidery. I have a college age daughter and we have embroidered everything from cosmetic bags to hairbows to towel wraps. I also keep a supply of cute dish towels on hand and embroider "Kaye's Kitchen" or something with the hostesses name and take it as a thank you gift. It's inexpensive but always thrills the hostess. I also use the zig zag feature on machine appliqué on quilts and other items. If you have more questions just pm me with you number and I'll be glad to chat.

I decided to try the Ellegante out. Called my friend & guess what? She 's so frustrated with her new machine that she's not ready to give up the Ellegante. Oh, well. At least she knows I'm interested when she feels more comfortable selling it.

what magnetic hoops did you buy? I have the Ellegante and I'm thinking of buying the hoops. I've been researching what to buy.

You can't go wrong with that machine. There is also so much more to machine embroidery now! There are several In The Hoop projects that are amazing.
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Kirsten