Would like help finding an Embroidery machine
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Go to a dealer you can trust and they will show you many models. Make a list of what you want in a machine and try them out. I have two Janome embroidery machines and I love them. No problem at all. However I never tried anything else. And there are a lot of other machines out there. Take you time an research. Marge
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I have a Janome 300E and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. I've had it for about 3 years now and have never had a machine problem. I like having separate machines because I can sew on one machine and embroider on the other.
Pros: Up to Gigahoop size embroidery, easy to use, quiet, nice built in embroideries, 3 fonts, a real workhorse.
Cons: No thread cutter
For this machine, and it's sister machine the 350E, I STRONGLY suggest getting a wraparound table to help stabilize the hoop.
My only regret is I wish I had bought the 350E instead.
Hope this helps.
Pros: Up to Gigahoop size embroidery, easy to use, quiet, nice built in embroideries, 3 fonts, a real workhorse.
Cons: No thread cutter
For this machine, and it's sister machine the 350E, I STRONGLY suggest getting a wraparound table to help stabilize the hoop.
My only regret is I wish I had bought the 350E instead.
Hope this helps.
#9
I love my Husqvarna viking Designer 1. It has a thread cutter, but it has a whole lot of other stitches too. It not only embroiders but sews button holes, decorative stitches, heirloom stitches, applique stitches, quilting stitches, etc, etc. It has a touch screen. It also has the sensor foot, where when you stop sewing and the needle is in the down position, the foot lifts up slightly so you can move the fabric or do whatever you need to do. It also can be operatated without a foot pedal just by pressing the stop/go button. I am sure there are other options that I am forgetting, but those are a few of the highlights. I have had it for about 6 years and haven't had any problems with it at all. I know there is a newer version of the machine and I am sure that model has many more options than mine does. Good luck, try many models before settling.
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