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Tiger's Mom 07-20-2007 11:13 AM
Embroidery machine
 
Does anyone have one they are using that can share some feedback :thumbup: Pros and cons would be wonderful.

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

Holly_QD 07-20-2007 11:24 AM
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 07-20-2007 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Holly_QD (Post 1248938)
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 07-20-2007 12:08 PM
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 07-20-2007 12:08 PM
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 07-20-2007 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Holly_QD (Post 1249037)
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 :eek: and there sure isn't any space left :p

Tiger's Mom 07-20-2007 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom (Post 1249038)
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 :p

Sookie 07-20-2007 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom (Post 1248899)
Does anyone have one they are using that can share some feedback :thumbup: 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!:D

Mitzis Mom 07-20-2007 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom (Post 1249056)
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 :p
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!
:aimeeyork

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

Tiger's Mom 07-20-2007 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Sookie (Post 1249067)
You mean next time I can have her name put on her di-dees?? Cool!:D
yup . . . hopefully by the time you order again, I am ready :p

Tiger's Mom 07-20-2007 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom (Post 1249070)
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!
:aimeeyork
I just found this on the web after you posted your comments. Very informative :thumbup: 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 07-20-2007 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom (Post 1249075)
I just found this on the web after you posted your comments. Very informative :thumbup: 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 07-20-2007 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom (Post 1249093)
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 07-20-2007 12:42 PM
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 07-20-2007 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom (Post 1249122)
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... :rolleyes:

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.

Tiger's Mom 07-20-2007 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom (Post 1249152)
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... :rolleyes:

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.
okay so you are saying the stitching is even better? And all the other features are included? I will call the dealer to see what they have. . . hopefully they have both just for comparison.

how long does it the machine convert a design?

Mitzis Mom 07-20-2007 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom (Post 1249167)
okay so you are saying the stitching is even better? And all the other features are included? I will call the dealer to see what they have. . . hopefully they have both just for comparison.

how long does it the machine convert a design?
That's fast, the time lays in preparing the design for digitizing... how should I explain... well... somebody wants a daisy and a saying in Edwardian Script, so I go to my graphics software and create a daisy and the text. That might take me about 1/2 hour, then I go to the Autopunch and digitize it. That's 10 more minutes until it looks like I want it to look. There is a difference of what you can do in a graphics programm and how it looks like as an embroidery. I spent countless hours to get behind the secrets of digitizing designs so they look nice... you'll see....

Holly_QD 07-20-2007 01:35 PM
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.j...DID=xprd243694

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.j...DID=xprd243695

What do you guys think of this one? My sewing machine still works but it wouldn't hurt to have it as back up to a better one. Anyways, my business isn't as big as you'all's so my budget is probably smaller. I thought this would be a good start. Does anyone have this one already?

Mitzis Mom 07-20-2007 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Holly_QD (Post 1249225)
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.j...DID=xprd243694

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.j...DID=xprd243695

What do you guys think of this one? My sewing machine still works but it wouldn't hurt to have it as back up to a better one. Anyways, my business isn't as big as you'all's so my budget is probably smaller. I thought this would be a good start. Does anyone have this one already?
Ummm... that's well over my budget too... you now, I just got a "Brother" sewing machine as a 'work horse' form Walmart for $130... works great! I use the Singer only for embroidery.

Holly_QD 07-20-2007 02:02 PM
Oh okay. I am so torn. LOL. I'm always trying to find stuff at Walmart cause it's so easy and inexpensive, but they only have the brother embroidery one that I already had and sold. I did want to just get a regular machine. But now I saw these other ones and me likey. I would probably have to wait longer for one of these. AHHH I'm just torn over what to get. I do have to get one soon though.

Mitzis Mom 07-20-2007 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Holly_QD (Post 1249269)
Oh okay. I am so torn. LOL. I'm always trying to find stuff at Walmart cause it's so easy and inexpensive, but they only have the brother embroidery one that I already had and sold. I did want to just get a regular machine. But now I saw these other ones and me likey. I would probably have to wait longer for one of these. AHHH I'm just torn over what to get. I do have to get one soon though.
Well... besides Pfaff Singer is definately THE sewing machine...

Tiger's Mom 07-20-2007 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Holly_QD (Post 1249225)
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.j...DID=xprd243694

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.j...DID=xprd243695

What do you guys think of this one? My sewing machine still works but it wouldn't hurt to have it as back up to a better one. Anyways, my business isn't as big as you'all's so my budget is probably smaller. I thought this would be a good start. Does anyone have this one already?
you are better off getting Mitzi's recommendation as they are only $700 and you will have everything you need :thumbup: The links you posted shows one over and one slightly less than $700.

Tiger's Mom 07-20-2007 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom (Post 1249309)
Well... besides Pfaff Singer is definately THE sewing machine...
if you can find a bernina Used, I highly recommend this brand :thumbup:

yorkiegirl83 07-20-2007 03:23 PM
I have the Husqvana Emerald and I love it! The one I have only does monogramming, but I may upgrade to the embroidery machine soon. I think I paid 1200 for mine, and the embrodiery model was on sale for 1595 plus tax.

bdbmamaw 07-20-2007 03:59 PM
I use the Brothers Disney one. But I'm thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I've never had a problem with it, but I would love one that connects to my PC so I can download patterns.

My cousin (an avid sewer and quilter) uses the Bernina and loves it. She warned me though to be careful what you download as some people have downloaded patterns and it wiped their memory out! So if you get one, be sure to check with your fellow YTr's for reliable download sites...

Check out the prices at www.sewvacdirect.com! They have awesome prices and have always knocked off the shipping cost. I've bought several from them and have never had a problem. But make sure you have a shop in town that services them, cause if you buy off the internet, you have to ship it back to them for repairs if you don't have something close by. Of course, that's normal for just about anything you buy off the net.

trixiesmith 07-20-2007 04:02 PM
I have a Babyloc Ellageo and love it. I have never had any problems with it. A good place to get free designs is www.annthegran.com

wenkebach99 07-21-2007 03:47 AM
Singer Futura
 
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I have the singer futura and it does double as a sewing machine but i just use it strictly as an embroidery machine. I do keep it hooked to my laptop at all times. I don't buy disks because on this machine you can draw your own pics and upload them to your laptop and do autopunch and it will sew the item for you. It took me a little while to figure it out but it does a great job. I do have one thing to tell you about this machine though. It was in the shop alot because the guy i bought it from wasn't a singer dealer!!! He didn't know that they had changed out the bobbin mechanism because it was not functioning properly. So if you purchase this machine you need to make sure it is from an APPROVED SINGER DEALER!! I HAD TO DRIVE A 9 HOUR ROUND TRIP TO GET IT WORKING PROPERLY!! They did fix it for free of course because it was under warranty at the time. Here are some of the items i have made with the machine. You can't upload images you actually have to draw them and color them and then upload to your pc and then you can autopunch it and the machine will sew it for you.
Hope you find one you really like.
Melinda
sassy-petwear

Shelby&Seymour 07-21-2007 05:18 AM
... that would be so COOL!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom (Post 1248899)
Does anyone have one they are using that can share some feedback :thumbup: Pros and cons would be wonderful.

I am in the process of getting one and would like to compare :)
I LOVE the embroidered stuff that some of the vendors have had at the dog shows!!!!
Embroidered items....... PLUS the go-fetch quality...... you couldn't go wrong!!!
Yorkie tote bags, towels, purses, sweatshirts, hats............

OK.......... now WHEN did you say the fall collection would be available?????????? :happyboun :happyboun :happyboun


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