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Deirdre I hope your machine hunting will go well. It is just a pity that we dont have the variety of our overseas Cuties. Another factor to keep in mind is you dealer. Which one is close to you? I feel that is very important. Wat is in Witbank? Kontak vir Bokkieborduur.
18960Thanks very much for everyone's input.. I surely have some research to do now, and with your help I know where to start. I have an elna, and I felt that the only missing things were the USB an a bigger hoop (I already have the 4x4 and 5x7) for all the amazing bigger designs out there. xx
4489I would suggest that you go visit a dealer of the various brands in you area. Ask for a demo. Be sure to know what exactly comes with it. Don't forget about taxes which add up to a good sum. If you already have software be sure that it is compatible with the machine.
62459just purchased a Ellageo Plus got a great deal on it.
Have not figured it all out yet. It is a lot different than my Esante ESE2. But I will figure it all out soon I hope. My friend Betsy is coming over on Wednesday to help me. She is also a Cute member. Check out the machines before you but, see if you can test them out at the dealer. Sara
10191just purchased a Ellageo Plus got a great deal on it.
Have not figured it all out yet. It is a lot different than my Esante ESE2. But I will figure it all out soon I hope. My friend Betsy is coming over on Wednesday to help me. She is also a Cute member. Check out the machines before you but, see if you can test them out at the dealer. Sara
10191Hi I just went to look over the Ellageo site I sent to you I notice the promotion reg tag. Be sure to check it out.
2533I purchased the Baby Lock Ellageo Plus (4x4, 5x7 & 6x10 hoops come with it) last July from my Baby Lock Dealer for $4,000 which encluded the Gold Standard package. They have a program where you can get interest free financing for up to 18 months & sometimes more. I got mine on a 18 month no interest which worked out great for me because I just divided my total by 18 & it will be paid off in another 7 months. I also added the Kola cabinet which I also got through my Baby Lock Dealer with the same deal. I love my machine it takes the same PES card from PED BASIC as my Brother's SE270D but it also can download right from my computer from the USB port & it will also take the UBS sticks & has many built in designs. Here is the link to this machine so you can see what it is like. It is always best to buy from your local dealer. I for one did not do that with my Brother machine & was sorry because you don't have any recourse but to deal with the company you purchased it from through phone or emails.
Baby Lock: Ellageo Plus - Baby Lock Home - Welcome to the Baby ...
Description No matter where your imagination takes you, the Ellageo Plus delivers. The Automatic Fabric Sensor System adjusts the presser foot pressure for fabric ...
www.babylock.com/embroidery/ellageoplus
2533I have the Janome MC11000SE. I have the FA - 2x2, ST - 4.9x4.3, SQ - 7.9x7.9, MA - 7.9x11 and the AQ hoop for stippling.
It has a USB port, ATA card slot and can connect to my computer.
But, as others have mentioned having a dealer close is important and to have a look and test drive them to find your comfort one.
Good luck.
38558I have two brothers (and love them) - they are twins to babylocks so you could look at whichever one you have in your area. I have the Quattro which is the Ellissimo in babylock. It is the top brother and runs about $7,000 US in my area. The 4500D (brother)/Ellegante 2 (babylock) has most all of the features as the Quattro/Ellisimo except the camera function (that is the biggest feature missing). Not sure if that is something you want/need or not. The 4500D runs about $4300 US in my area. My other brother is an embroidery only (I upgraded to the Quattro and kept it to sell locally) but only goes to a 5 x 7 (the PE780D).
Best thing to do is to go to the dealers and test drive before you buy - that way you will know how it "feels" to you. Service at the dealer is also an important thing to have.
Good luck with your search!
11257I have two babylocks and love them . I had the Elligante and traded up to an Ellissimo. I love them both.You should consider who is near you to repair them if sommeting goes wrong. A qualified factory trained repair person. Then consider your choices. I suggest you try them at the store then make up your mind. Good luck Suzanne
111091Deirdre ek stem saam met g3mwgb. In SA op die oomblik is Bernina tops. Maar kyk gerus na die SWF. Stuur my n PM
18960Deidre..I have the Brother Quattro which has a wide variety of hoops & usb connection as well as the camera feature & many other features.My Dream Machine.
Regards Lynda
1083Hi Deirdre,
I love the HUSQVARNA range of embroidery machines. I have the Designer 1 but unfortunately it doesn't have a 6x10. I have the 4x4, 5x7, 6x6, 7x11 and the Endless hoop. I think the DIAMOND may have larger hoops, and I believe the TOPAZ has large hoops as well. Have a look at the HUSQVARNA website. I've put the website for the Husqvarna sewing machines in the closest big city to where you live and I notice it is PRETORIA. I'm not sure how much you want to spend, but the top of the range ones here in Australia are nearly $10,000.00. You will need to check them all out. If you like have a look at the top of the page under REVIEWS and there are comments on a lot of the sewing machines.
Love and blessings Chris
by clawton
20 Jun 2011
I have the Diamond and love it. Not the new deluxe however. There is a Ruby version that is a little less expensive and is a great machine. I had that before trading up to the Diamond.
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