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Newbie: Which machine???

Hi all,

I'm ready to purchase my first embroidery machine, and would love some recommendations.

Husband and I have all ready looked at the Husqvarna, VERY expensive but really nice. I've seen a few Brothers online and also the Baby Lock. I like the look of the Baby Lock, the home business pro one, which has 6 colors of thread set up at all times .. but I'm sure it's also very expensive. And also have seen a few Janomes.

We'd like to spend about between $1,000 - 3,000, preferably on the lower end. It would be nice if it were also a sewing machine, all though I have my little Brother that I'm fine with.

I'm interested in digitizing my own artwork, so I'd need the software for that also. We'll be using this for small business too, so will need a machine that will stand up to that.

I look forward to all opinions, suggestions, hints and tips about the brands. Thanks much! Dee

222 1658 body Hi all,

I'm ready to purchase my first embroidery machine, and would love some recommendations.

Husband and I have all ready looked at the Husqvarna, VERY expensive but really nice. I've seen a few Brothers online and also the Baby Lock. I like the look of the Baby Lock, the home business pro one, which has 6 colors of thread set up at all times .. but I'm sure it's also very expensive. And also have seen a few Janomes.

We'd like to spend about between $1,000 - 3,000, preferably on the lower end. It would be nice if it were also a sewing machine, all though I have my little Brother that I'm fine with.

I'm interested in digitizing my own artwork, so I'd need the software for that also. We'll be using this for small business too, so will need a machine that will stand up to that.

I look forward to all opinions, suggestions, hints and tips about the brands. Thanks much! Dee

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Dee Dee
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I have a janome that I am thrilled with. The 300e is an embroidery only machine and much less than the "combo" machine that I have. I had a brother, but it didn't last too long.

Jon

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Jon

Thanks so much Jon ... I'll be looking at that one tonight online ...

Hugs, Dee

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Dee Dee

hi i have a husqvarna rose which i brought about 5 years ago and have been very happy with it , but it only does 4x4 and plus hoop 100x 170 three postion designs only .......which i feel you tend to grow out off in time ..

I now have purchased the janome 300 E which i would very much recomend for the price $ 1600. but remember it is embroidery only machine ....very nice to work with and being able to do the bigger designs makes a lot of differents .... to your project ideas ....

i would say for what you want the janome 300 E and price is right

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rozane

I purchased the Janome 300e a little over a year ago. It is extremely user friendly and does beautiful embroidery. I sell, service and teach Pfaff machines but found the Janome 300e fit what I wanted perfectly. If all you want is an embroidery machine and already have a good sewing machine then is will probably be a perfect choice. As with all machines you will have a few glitches, primarily the tension on this model. I do not know what they test these machines with but everyone I have worked with needed to have the tension adjusted to avoid loops on the embroidery. Once the proper tension was obtained the stitch outs were fabulous. I got mine for $900, with Giga Hoop, and Cloth Setter. There are often deals around that combine accessories with the machine for one price.

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Hannas Mum

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