Best machine for piecing and embroidery
#13
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Location: MN
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I think I would want two machines - from what I understand - once one has an embroidery project set up on a machine, it is better to not interrupt it until it is finished?
Sometimes I am not very patient and would want to be able just sew "right now"
Sometimes I am not very patient and would want to be able just sew "right now"
#14
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
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I think it is a personal preference. I've had 2 Berninas and loved both of them. I have an Artista 180 now that I use for most of my sewing. I realized the other day that I have had it for 18 years now!
#15
I began with a combo unit, a Brother. I loved it but setting it up for different things seemed impractical to me. So I opted for 2 machines. I can be sewing with one while the embroidering with the other. I am a huge Janome fan and most all of my machines are Janome. I understand the cost savings of a duo unit, but once you begin to embroider, you will acquire another collection of thread as well of designs. You want a USB/computer port It's funny how people will request an item to be embroidered , thinking it will only take a few minutes, not true. Some of my Maxine designs take over an hour to complete. Good luck on your search.
#18
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: South Jersey Shore
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I have a Bernina 580 and love it. I haven't really used the embroidery module yet. Took the class the shop offered but just not that interested in embroidery. It's a great machine. I actually had one, sold it on eBay and then bought another thing I would like a bigger machine. Now I'm happy again.
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