Originally Posted by fmd36
My suggestion: please get a demonstration before you buy. If possible stitch on it. Look for good underlay stitches from the machine. How many different alphas do you want? Also remember you may want dealer support or a good technician. I have 2 emb. machines(old but they suite me fine) I am in the market for a good sewing machine...want to upgrade from my very basic Janome. May shop in Maine because I am not especially happy with the local dealers in NH. Anyone here know about Tony's in Maine?
Originally Posted by Marcia_PA
I have a Janome 6600 but the alphabet letters available on the machine are small. I'm not interested in an expensive embroidery machine but I would like to be able to monogram or add names to quilted/sewn items. Any suggestions for an inexpensive machine that can embroider larger letters--maybe up to an inch tall--and do a good job of it?
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Originally Posted by Marcia_PA
I have a Janome 6600 but the alphabet letters available on the machine are small. I'm not interested in an expensive embroidery machine but I would like to be able to monogram or add names to quilted/sewn items. Any suggestions for an inexpensive machine that can embroider larger letters--maybe up to an inch tall--and do a good job of it?
Thanks for suggestions. Jenelle |
Originally Posted by DebbyT
Originally Posted by DebbyT
Originally Posted by MaggieLou
There's a Brother SE350 on overstock.com for @269 + FREE shipping.
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I should have added there is a $30 rebate also for this machine.
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Originally Posted by Marcia_PA
I have a Janome 6600 but the alphabet letters available on the machine are small. I'm not interested in an expensive embroidery machine but I would like to be able to monogram or add names to quilted/sewn items. Any suggestions for an inexpensive machine that can embroider larger letters--maybe up to an inch tall--and do a good job of it?
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Originally Posted by DebbyT
Originally Posted by DebbyT
Originally Posted by MaggieLou
There's a Brother SE350 on overstock.com for @269 + FREE shipping.
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Originally Posted by Joeysnana
I should have added there is a $30 rebate also for this machine.
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I also have aJanome 660 and wanted to do more embroidery -- only I went the other way and bought the Brother Quattro 6000. It is fantastic -- does everything but wash windows! Originally I thought to trade in my Janome, but glad I kept it and use the two side-by-side.
As far as getting a new embroidery machine, get one that you can get support and instructions. Nothing is more frustrating than fumbling around computer screens not knowing where to go or what to push. Get one with the biggest hoop you can afford or you will find yourself outgrowing it too soon. |
I have the Futura and paid 800.00 and a Brother 700ll for 799.95 and my reliable PE150 I got years ago,for 499.00,at Walmart. Still is a little workhorse.
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Walmart sells a Brother for under $400. The limitation is that it is only a 4 x 4 hoop embroidery field. It has lots of built in stitches and is also a regular sewing machine. Brother sells a lot of cards forit or you can buy a blank one and write to it with Ped Basic, which allows you to download a lot of the free stuff out there on the net. Good luck and let us know what you end up with! :-D[/quote] You may want to check into the prices of the cards for the Embroidery machines. Some have a brutal price tag. you should try to get one with a USB port that lets you load any fonts or designs that you want. Please don't be in a hurry to buy one. |
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