KittyD

Thanks Lalaland - I'm glad to hear that the black&white screen has never been an issue. I have never owned an embroidery machine so I need a lot of help to make sure I'm able to do what I want, which is mostly quilting my quilts.

Cari-in-Oly

You've already gotten some great advice and recommendations but I'll throw another one in the mix. Look at the Brother Designio 820. It's the same machine as the PE770, just dressed up a bit and it comes with more hoops and other accessories that make it well worth the higher price than the PE770. Another brand to look at is the Janomes. I have the MC200e and the MC350e and love them both.

Cari

Cari-in-Oly

When I bought my first embroidery machine I had a specific use in mind too, making labels for my quilts. It only took a few days of playing and getting to know my machine before I was embroidering everything in the house, lol, it's just so much fun. Then shortly after that I bought another one that uses bigger hoops because I didn't listen to advice given to me before I bought the first one - get a machine with the biggest hoops you can afford.

Cari

Quilty-Louise

Consider what your budget is, than go with the machine that
has the LARGEST embroidery size within your budget. For a
Brother machine that might only be a 5x7 but I don't know
this for sure.

I have several friends who purchased Brother PE700 series
machines and LOVE them.

Both of my machines are combo machines, but I love having
the option to use either of them as a sewing machine if I need.

calla

I am in the same boat as Cari, designs on everything..........if I would of purchased a limited machine I would of out grown it quickly, but I also have a good support system.

KittyD

Thanks Carl and everyone for all the great advice. I am checking every one out except the combination sewing/embroidery as they are more than I want to spend.