So proud of myself. Bought the upgrade hoops and program for the Brother VE2200 and have just completed updating my machine to current version and then upgrading my machine to new hoops, following not the best instructions in the world. It seems to all be in place, with now an 8x8 (200x200 mm) quilting hoop and a 12x8 (300x200 mm) hoop. Yay! You'll never hear from me again! hehehe

I did it with my V3 and I am very pleased with the new hoops. I love my machine....

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by columbus 31 Jul 2016

The upgrade was 159 Euro

Congratulations to you. Hope you are having lots of fun with it./Lillian

Well done I bought the upgrade to my brother innov_is V5 and am really enjoying the large hoops especially the 8 x 8 inch I also bought the continous hoop and am having lots of fun. Family went hungry for a few days but I did enjoy playing

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by asterixsew 30 Jul 2016

hungry because of the cost or that you were too busy to care about anything else as you were sewing

by mops 31 Jul 2016

LOL

by carolpountney 31 Jul 2016

LOL because I had no TIME for kitchen work

Can you tell me how much the upgrade costs?

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by asterixsew 30 Jul 2016

The cost of a upgrade will depend where you are in the universe. I suggest that you contact your local Brother dealer and ask them

by graceandham 30 Jul 2016

Minus was $289. minus a 20% discount coupon from my dealer, plus taxes, so it came out to right at $250 for me. I have gotten $500. of fun out of it so far!

Indeed be proud these beast are sometimes very trying Congrats to you:):)carolyn

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I have a Brother VE2200 as well... I didn't know that I could upgrade it to use 8x8 and 12x8 hoops. I've been looking for instructions on internet and coming up empty. Where did you find the "not the best instructions"?

I'm so excited I can hardly stand myself! --Sharon

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by sjbrower 07 Feb 2016

I found the upgrade and hoops, but all say "dealer-purchase" only. Is that what you did?

by graceandham 07 Feb 2016

Yes, purchased at dealer. It included the software to upgrade, the two hoops and a nice selection of large designs for the big hoop. The instructions were in the included booklet, but as usual, it didn't take you step-by-step from start to finish. So, you get the info loaded into the computer, now what? How to put over to the machine and onto which screen? After I figured it all out, much later, I found some sketchy directions in, guess where, the original owners' manual.

by sjbrower 07 Feb 2016

I'm not near a dealer, but might make a trip to the shop where I bought my machine for this! There are no prices posted on the internet anywhere. Would you mind sharing how much this cost?

Every right to be proud. It always feels so good when we manage to do things by ourselves. Well done and many happy hours ahead.

Congratulations. Am not so adventourous with using the big hoops but have been getting a lot of inspirations from our cutie family so am hoping to get some from you as well. Enjoy and have fun. :-)

Well done you! Try to pop back occasionally and tell us what you are doing with those big hoops.

Let me pat you on the back and say, Atta, girl! Nice job, you are very brave and it paid off.

Whoo hoo! Sounds like you will be busy!

I have up to the 6x10 hoop, so I really should not be looking longingly at the 300x200 designs! But man o man are you going to enjoy all that space! Have some fun for all of us and hope to see some pictures! I am very happy for you, Now go have lots of fun!

Sweet! Congratulations on your success....

Have fun playing with the new hoops. Congratulations on doing your upgrade as well.

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by graceandham 04 Feb 2016

Sometimes new things on the computer befuddle me. And I used to know how to program! It's the when to put it into the computer and how to get it over to the machine and being very careful to get the proper authorization numbers!

I have just bought a new hoop for my Janome and I have to update programme & machine. Hubby was asking last night if Brother did the same thing. I am a bit confused about the updating part. I had a nightmare dream about it last night and that has made me even more nervous. But I guess I will just have to have a go and do it. Wish me luck. Hugs Shirley

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by graceandham 04 Feb 2016

My Brother VE2200 has issued several little updates (on the Brother-USA site, listed by machine) to tweak problems. They did ask me to update everything before adding the upgrade.

Congratulations Betsey, yea! you did it. Having the big hoop you'll be amazed at the gorgeous designs you can make. Love Chris

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by graceandham 04 Feb 2016

Thank you. Yes, now that I'm all set, I can't think of all the ones that didn't fit before. Time to look back through CD cases!