I finally have the money for a new embroidery sewing machine
#92
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Oklahoma
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Originally Posted by Sarah CA
I just purchased the BabyLock Ellisimo a couple weeks ago and I LOVE it! As a matter of fact, I just now came home from an embroidery class where we learned to embroidered jeans. It was soooo much fun. The pic below is of peacock feathers going up one side of the leg. Did I say I LOVE the Ellisimo? (I still have the basting to take out around the design).
#94
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Granbury Tx
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Be sure to make sure you have the hoop size you want. Also make sure if the updates are free or cost. I have 2 husqvarna vikings and LOVE the quality but hate that you have to pay for the updates. I have had excellent customer service from them.
Good luck.
Good luck.
#95
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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I have had embroidery machines for quite a few years. I started with a Janome MC9000 and then bought the Janome MC10000. I still have the Janome 10000 but since have purchased the Brother embroidery only PR620 and the Brother Quattro 6000D. I have had no problems with any of these machines and they are all well used. I like the user friendliness of the Janome and Brother brands and I have good service agents for both brands.
If you have not previously owned an embroidery machine
you should search out a good dealer near you who will give good backup service. Also the other thing is that the machine embroidery hole is a huge one. The costs only begin with the machine. After the machine comes, thread, bobbin fil, stabilizers, software and designs, also extra attachments not included with the machine.
I have justified my sewing / quilting / machine embroidery habit with the fact that I don't drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes, but my husband thinks it may be cheaper if I did.
If you have not previously owned an embroidery machine
you should search out a good dealer near you who will give good backup service. Also the other thing is that the machine embroidery hole is a huge one. The costs only begin with the machine. After the machine comes, thread, bobbin fil, stabilizers, software and designs, also extra attachments not included with the machine.
I have justified my sewing / quilting / machine embroidery habit with the fact that I don't drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes, but my husband thinks it may be cheaper if I did.
#96
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 43
Here's something to think about. Local sewing machine store told me that Kenmores sold by Sears were made by Janome. Almost identical but without all the fancy "eye candy" and at a much lower price. You can get a higher grade Kenmore for the same price as a lower model Janome!
#97
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Location: Outer Space
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Originally Posted by RuthV
Here's something to think about. Local sewing machine store told me that Kenmores sold by Sears were made by Janome. Almost identical but without all the fancy "eye candy" and at a much lower price. You can get a higher grade Kenmore for the same price as a lower model Janome!
#98
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Arizona
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Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by RuthV
Here's something to think about. Local sewing machine store told me that Kenmores sold by Sears were made by Janome. Almost identical but without all the fancy "eye candy" and at a much lower price. You can get a higher grade Kenmore for the same price as a lower model Janome!
#99
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Western New York
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I,ve had two Brother, Disney machines and Two Babylock.
They look identical however, they are made by different compaines.
I would stick with the Babylock because the service is by far better that Brother.
I had problems with both Brothers and was costly to repair.
I still have one and do like it but woud buy another Babylock in a heartbeat.
I did machine embroidery for 12 years and this is MHO.
They look identical however, they are made by different compaines.
I would stick with the Babylock because the service is by far better that Brother.
I had problems with both Brothers and was costly to repair.
I still have one and do like it but woud buy another Babylock in a heartbeat.
I did machine embroidery for 12 years and this is MHO.
#100
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Oak Ridge,TN
Posts: 823
Originally Posted by dotterbeck
Wal Mart has a Brothers embroidery machine SE400 that will do wonderful designs. Computer ready, memory card, custom designs. I am embroidering snowflakes on a quilt this afternoon. I love my machine. Buy one and check it out. If you don't like it just retun it. No questions asked.
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