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Feb 06, 2023 - 08:44 AM
We generally recommend that you "buy the dealer", rather than the machine. You want to have a friendly, helpful, reputable dealer as you go through the process of learning the machine, to get your full value of the machine now and in the future.
Also, buy the highest level machine you can afford. So many people will buy a low-end machine with only a 4 x 4 capacity and they quickly find out they want one that can also do 5 x 7 designs. And ultimately, you'll likely want one more bigger size hoop, too. But those two sizes are important.
I would look at Viking, Baby Lock, and Brother, rather than an off-brand.
Ellen and I both have Viking Epic 2 machines which we love madly, but that is the top-of-the-line machine and if you're just venturing into machine embroidery, you may not be ready for that investment. You can always trade-up in the future. But if you don't get at least a 5 x 7 capability, you will be discouraged, I think.
Also, buy the highest level machine you can afford. So many people will buy a low-end machine with only a 4 x 4 capacity and they quickly find out they want one that can also do 5 x 7 designs. And ultimately, you'll likely want one more bigger size hoop, too. But those two sizes are important.
I would look at Viking, Baby Lock, and Brother, rather than an off-brand.
Ellen and I both have Viking Epic 2 machines which we love madly, but that is the top-of-the-line machine and if you're just venturing into machine embroidery, you may not be ready for that investment. You can always trade-up in the future. But if you don't get at least a 5 x 7 capability, you will be discouraged, I think.
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