embroidery machines

[sewamy]

Which machine do you have? Which machine do you recommend? I am thinking of changing machines.

[pcsews]

My first machine was a Babylock Ellure and I love it. I just inherited my Aunt's Babylock Esante...so far I like it too.

[Deedles]

My first embroidery machine was a Brother ULT2001. I bought it completely on the recommendation of someone else. I was so pleased with the Brother that I stayed with it when I upgraded to a 4000D. No problems with either in 3 years.

[Honeybee]

My first machine was a Brother PE 150, I outgrew that one quickly and went to a Brother 6500, then to the Designer SE II and am looking for a 4-6 needle machine when I find one at the right price

[momma4anna]

My first machine was an old Babylock Esante that I bought used. Got hooked and finally lovingly convinced (read harassed) my husband that I needed a Brother 4000D. Had every intention on trading in the Esante, but was not going to get very much for it, so I kept it. Glad I did. Sometimes I have both of them going at the same time. Love both of them and wouldn't trade them for anything.......well, maybe a 6 needle.........

[SewAddicted]

My first machine was a White 3300. I thought I would use it "every now and then" when I bought it. But I was instantly hooked and had to have more. I then bought a Brother PC6500. I really, really want another brother with a bigger stich field - but there's that $$ issue. And the closest dealer to me is over 3 hours away. :( That's probably a good thing!
Pam

[sewamy]

thank you everyone, it seem like alot of you like the Brother.

[rodneytb]

I am a beginner (bought machine last March). I have a Deco 340 and it has been great!

[debi@thebeach]

My husband just bought me my first embroidery machine. It is the Brother 4000LTD. I LOVE it! Was worried cause I never have embroidered before but the 4000 makes it soooo easy!
Debi
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[crumbear]

Wow, there really are a lot of Brothers here.


I started out with a Viking Iris, then upgraded to the Designer 1. Had that one for a few months then upgraded to the Designer SE. All my machines are Vikings, and I love them! I'm a total machine snob...I won't sew on anything besides my SE, (and I work at a Viking dealer!), and I'm trying to figure out how to get another one so I can sew while the other is embroidering! :D

[dramaw]

I started out with a Brother 150, purchased at Walmart...then upgraded to the ULT 2003D,,,had many problems with that one, so replaced it with the Innovis 4000D and purchased the upgrades which have so many more features,,,like making applique out of any design. It is so user friendly...

Then I purchased the Viking Designer SE, which I have hooked to my computer so I can just send designs from my computer to the machine which I love doing.

Dramaw

[mdquilter]

I have a Brother PE700 embroidery only machine. I opted for the embroidery only machine because I have 3 machines here that I can use for regular stitching and I liketo have the embroidery machine set up all the time to stitch while I'm stitching something else LOL

The only reason I would consider changing machines again is for a larger embroidery field. But for now the 5x7 area is working well :)