What embroidery machine do you have?
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#81
09-28-2021Reading all these posts makes me wish I had been able to read them before I purchased my Ellegante...but it is a great machine when it is working.
#83
Look at dealers nearest you and see if any feel right as they are the ones you can turn toward when you have problems. I love Janome machines!! Good luck!
#84
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I like my dealer just fine...except...my machine quit after I just picked it up and I cannot take it in because.. get this...the store is closed for two days for a "special event"...Anita Gooddesign...an embroidery event...if only.Originally Posted by smiley
Look at dealers nearest you and see if any feel right as they are the ones you can turn toward when you have problems. I love Janome machines!! Good luck!
#87
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But then comes technology. You will need a way to get the designs from the computer to the machine. Maybe with a used one, a reader/writer box will be included and the softwear to do it.
If you get a new machine, they are now going to flash drives to transfer files. Much cheaper than the old boxes. You would be better off in the long run with a new model.
If you are just getting into embroidery, consider the costs of the threads and stabilizer too. It is NOT a cheap hobby.
For designs, yes, you can purchase those cards from the machine company----very expensive. But if you have a way to take them to the machine from the computer, there are many low cost and free designs available on the internet.
I got into embroidery blind. I had no idea that I needed more equipment and softwear after I purchased the machine.
Jean
Originally Posted by jeank
For a new one, you will spend well over your 1000.00. You will be able to get a used one in your range.But then comes technology. You will need a way to get the designs from the computer to the machine. Maybe with a used one, a reader/writer box will be included and the softwear to do it.
If you get a new machine, they are now going to flash drives to transfer files. Much cheaper than the old boxes. You would be better off in the long run with a new model.
If you are just getting into embroidery, consider the costs of the threads and stabilizer too. It is NOT a cheap hobby.
For designs, yes, you can purchase those cards from the machine company----very expensive. But if you have a way to take them to the machine from the computer, there are many low cost and free designs available on the internet.
I got into embroidery blind. I had no idea that I needed more equipment and softwear after I purchased the machine.
Jean
I also entered into embroidery blind. I wish I knew upfront all the extras that I would need & had done my homework. Asking the QB is a great start. I love my Janome 9700 but I wonder if I would have bought the same thing if I did my homework first.
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