Embroidery Machines Lets Chat & Have Fun
09-18-2012, 04:07 AM
#1271
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Ocala, FL
Posts: 970
Well I did it. I went to a Babylock "baby" shower last Saturday in Sarasota and I was looking at the Unity presentation, its a combo machine. After viewing what it does for embroidering, placement and all I was sold. I had been researching this machine, its the Babylock Spirit, and traded mine in for this new one. I should be picking it up on Sat. Got a great deal on the price with the trade-in and am happy with my choice. I'm excited to learn and work with it. It is an embroidery only machine, I already have two other sewing machines and o ne serger, all babylock (yes its my favorite!). The nice thing: it has a needle laser and a sensor pen to dictate where you want the design to go. It comes with a 7x12 hoop and 5x7 as well. I'll take a pic and let you all see it once I have it ready and hooked up. Connie in Co congrats on your Ellageo. I was offered that machine at a good price as well but really wanted the Spirit. All in all they are good machines. My babylock ellure plus was awesome, with my MS hands/arms do shake and getting the right alignment is tough for me. I WILL POST A PIC ONCE I RECEIVE IT!
09-19-2012, 03:31 AM
#1272
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SWFL
Posts: 2,236
Sophie2
I'm a big fan of Babylock, never had a problem with them and they're so user friendly.
I'm a big fan of Babylock, never had a problem with them and they're so user friendly.
09-19-2012, 04:52 AM
#1274
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,536
FYI AWESOME deal!!!
Hi everyone,
Just a little FYI for those of you who have do not or have not
been to Dollar Stitch they are having an AWESOME deal for
membership.
For the rest of this month (September) our yearly membership will be $15.99.
This is a fantastic deal, I have not seen ANY other embroidery sites
offer THIS good of a deal for an ANNUAL subscription.
If interested make sure you REGISTER then purchase the membership
afterwards.
Here is a link in case you want to get this deal DOLLAR STITCH.
I already have a membership that is good until next year.
Just a little FYI for those of you who have do not or have not
been to Dollar Stitch they are having an AWESOME deal for
membership.
For the rest of this month (September) our yearly membership will be $15.99.
This is a fantastic deal, I have not seen ANY other embroidery sites
offer THIS good of a deal for an ANNUAL subscription.
If interested make sure you REGISTER then purchase the membership
afterwards.
Here is a link in case you want to get this deal DOLLAR STITCH.
I already have a membership that is good until next year.
09-19-2012, 05:55 AM
#1275
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Canon City, Colorado
Posts: 2,419
Hi Louise,I moved from Littleton to Canon City in 2001,kids live in and around Denver...
09-21-2012, 03:29 AM
#1277
Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1
I have a Brother Duetta 4500D. So far I have only used it to embellish clothing - t's, shirts and jackets. Oh, and I made a bunch of volunteer badges in the hoop for our Guild members who work our local quilt show. I also have PE Design NEXT. I upgraded from 5.0. It's been 4 months now and I'm still having trouble with the program. Anyone have expertise with that program? The dealer promised me it is more user friendly than V5.0 but I'm not seeing it! I always start my designs in Corel Draw and transfer to PE Design. Just doesn't do well, heavy sigh.
09-21-2012, 04:09 AM
#1278
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,536
Oh I envy you, I would love to have the Duetta, or the newer Quattro 2.
But both machine are WAY out of my budget.
Sorry I can't help you with the PE Design Next. I have the Floriani Suite Pro
digitizing software and I am still trying to learn how to use that myself.
Good luck with learning the software.
But both machine are WAY out of my budget.
Sorry I can't help you with the PE Design Next. I have the Floriani Suite Pro
digitizing software and I am still trying to learn how to use that myself.
Good luck with learning the software.
I have a Brother Duetta 4500D. So far I have only used it to embellish clothing - t's, shirts and jackets. Oh, and I made a bunch of volunteer badges in the hoop for our Guild members who work our local quilt show. I also have PE Design NEXT. I upgraded from 5.0. It's been 4 months now and I'm still having trouble with the program. Anyone have expertise with that program? The dealer promised me it is more user friendly than V5.0 but I'm not seeing it! I always start my designs in Corel Draw and transfer to PE Design. Just doesn't do well, heavy sigh.
09-22-2012, 11:53 AM
#1279
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Littlefield, TX, USA
Posts: 1,077
Depends on the model of the machine. I have the CE-150 & it's native is .FHE, but if yours came with software, then you can open many formats...I usually buy in the PES or DST format....and just save as FHE in my Futura files. The newer machines by Singer (F400, SES6000, etc. may have a different native format, but all can use the FHE or, as I mentioned before, you can open in the Futura software and save as the Native format for that machine).
09-22-2012, 01:33 PM
#1280
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Fort Dodge, Iowa
Posts: 681
Wanted to share my projects that I did at the last emb. class. These are 4 table toppers made with mylar
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