Embroidery machine

[Tiger's Mom]

Does anyone have one they are using that can share some feedback Pros and cons would be wonderful.

I am in the process of getting one and would like to compare

[Holly_QD]

I had the brother Disney one. It was okay. I got rid of it because I didn't use it enough and now I want it back. I am in the process of buying one as well. I am curious to see what people have to say also.

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by Holly_QD

I had the brother Disney one. It was okay. I got rid of it because I didn't use it enough and now I want it back. I am in the process of buying one as well. I am curious to see what people have to say also.

I am looking into a Bernina 340 which I am leaning towards as I have a Bernina sewing machine and have been truly happy with it. This is purely an embroidery/monogramming machine which works well for me since I already have a reliable sewing machine and a another one for back-up. Of course now hubby wants to get the embroidery design that will digitize any picture or photo I am going for a demo tomorrow. Also checking the viking brand

Will let you know.

[Holly_QD]

Okay. I am about to order my new sewing machine as well. I'm looking forward to hearing what you learn about . Thanks Des.

[Mitzis Mom]

I have a Singer Futura CE 200 and I'm very happy with it. It is connected to my PC and there I can make all kinds of designs and transfer them to the machine. The embroidery unit was defective though and I got a new one (after ~ 6 months.) I'm using the machine a lot and sometimes she works all day long.

The Futura has a build in feature that allows to digitize your own designs it's called "AutoPunch". Don't buy the "PhotoStitch" software, it stinks! To convert photos the "Embird" software is perfect.

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by Holly_QD

Okay. I am about to order my new sewing machine as well. I'm looking forward to hearing what you learn about . Thanks Des.

oh cool . . what brand did you end up getting Maybe you should just get one that has monograming and embroidery included . . .I would do so if I did not have a reliable sewing machine. Less on my work table. As it is, I have 2 sewing machines and 1 serger so now I need to make room for an embroidery machine and there sure isn't any space left

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom

I have a Singer Futura CE 200 and I'm very happy with it. It is connected to my PC and there I can make all kinds of designs and transfer them to the machine. The embroidery unit was defective though and I got a new one (after ~ 6 months.) I'm using the machine a lot and sometimes she works all day long.

The Futura has a build in feature that allows to digitize your own designs it's called "AutoPunch". Don't buy the "PhotoStitch" software, it stinks! To convert photos the "Embird" software is perfect.

oh thanks for your input. I don't have a singer dealer in my area I think but will check the phone book . . the more I check out the better for me to decide. the Bernette I am looking at will take a USB port, this way I don't have to hook it up next to my computer, especially since that is not close to my sewing table

[Sookie]

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

Does anyone have one they are using that can share some feedback Pros and cons would be wonderful.

I am in the process of getting one and would like to compare

You mean next time I can have her name put on her di-dees?? Cool!

[Mitzis Mom]

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

oh thanks for your input. I don't have a singer dealer in my area I think but will check the phone book . . the more I check out the better for me to decide. the Bernette I am looking at will take a USB port, this way I don't have to hook it up next to my computer, especially since that is not close to my sewing table

I got mine via internet for about $700

http://sew4ever.com

I have a laptop in my work shop with a wireless connection so I can share all files with our other 2 PCs and have access to the internet. Very convenient!


Ohhh.... and there is a Futura CE 100 too, less expensive, just less deco stitches, same embroidery unit...

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by Sookie

You mean next time I can have her name put on her di-dees?? Cool!

yup . . . hopefully by the time you order again, I am ready

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom

I got mine via internet for about $700

http://sew4ever.com

I have a laptop in my work shop with a wireless connection so I can share all files with our other 2 PCs and have access to the internet. Very convenient!

I just found this on the web after you posted your comments. Very informative I will definitely check inot it. Can you tell me if the built in autopunch is part of the $700? The software I am looking at alone is $1500 so the machine is extra.

http://www.zimfamilycockers.com/Sing...uraCE-200.html

[Mitzis Mom]

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

I just found this on the web after you posted your comments. Very informative I will definitely check inot it. Can you tell me if the built in autopunch is part of the $700? The software I am looking at alone is $1500 so the machine is extra.

http://www.zimfamilycockers.com/Sing...uraCE-200.html

The AutoPunch is included! I paid $150 for the PhotoStich but that never really worked. The embroideries you see on my website are all made with the AutoPunch and my graphics software Micromedia "Fireworks" (~400). The "Embird" software has all kinds of neat features including a graphics programm and it costs ~ $150 for the basic version.

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom

The AutoPunch is included! I paid $150 for the PhotoStich but that never really worked. The embroideries you see on my website are all made with the AutoPunch and my graphics software Micromedia "Fireworks" (~400). The "Embird" software has all kinds of neat features including a graphics programm and it costs ~ $150 for the basic version.

oh those embroidery work is awesome. But have you done intensive and more intricate designs I checked the phone book and it looks like there is a dealer in town. Hope they have that machine for me to check on. Is this the top of the line for Singer on embroidery?

[Yorkiekids]

I can't help you to much. If you have a JoAnns Fabric store by you they have some really nice ones, and they give you lessons.

[Mitzis Mom]

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

oh those embroidery work is awesome. But have you done intensive and more intricate designs I checked the phone book and it looks like there is a dealer in town. Hope they have that machine for me to check on. Is this the top of the line for Singer on embroidery?

Yes, I did... but I would have to get the "Embird" Software to do more and I had actually the free trial version but didn't get around to try it out...

There is a more sophisticated Singer it's called the "Quantum XL-6000" for ~ $3000. When I did my research I asked what's the difference between the two and the seller told me it's like a normal TV to a High Definition TV. The Singer Service Center here has demo machines and they show you everything.

Ohhh... and BTW, there are tons of embroidery designs on the web and they are either for free or cost about $10 to download. So sometimes I just get one of those b/c the designing and digitizing takes quite some time. I always do the lettering myself with the graphics software and autopunch it b/c the font designs are pretty expensive.