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The 780D was my first machine. Loved it so much I bought a Quattro (6000D). I kept the 780D as a backup (in case the other is in the shop) and when I am working on things for a show I can run both at the same time. As long as the 5*7 is big enough for the things you want to do (and most of what I make is that size or smaller) then I think it is a good machine.
As for justification - I struggled with that too - I could not rationally "justify" the Quattro expense but I decided that I REALLY REALLY enjoy embroidery and the happiness I get from doing it made it worth it for me.
I hear you on the changing over - not overly easy - and I don't. I use my Quattro just for embroidery. I have another machine for just sewing.
by kitty2011
17 Jun 2012
Thank you for your encouragement. I really like the idea of having a back-up (as in my current 900) for times when the other (new) may be in the shop too.
11257lyns... I don't want the second machine so that I can be using 2 machines for embroidery at the same time.
I just want to keep my 900 for normal sewing and as a back-up.
I just find changing between sewing and embroidery to be a total pain.
Yes., I'd love a bigger hoop area (wouldn't we all) but the price jump to the next size up is crazy.. I can't justify it at all.
by lyns
17 Jun 2012
Go for it then. the 900 & the 750/780 are great partners. I use my 5x7 hoop the most & I sewed a queen sized patchwork donna cover with my 900. xx
by kitty2011
17 Jun 2012
Oh., good to hear you use your 5x7 most. I'm totally in love with my 900 that's why I want to keep it for normal sewing. I'll let you know what I do.
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211078I have had a look at the 780D on the internet for you. It looks nearly the same as my 7x5 hoop Innovis, I have two Inovvis the other is a 4x4 hoop,
Both are fantastic, Have fun.
Hugs Pam.
by justsew
17 Jun 2012
The first one I had is the Innovis 900,
4x4 hoop direct link from lap top to machine for files. the second is the Inovis 750e 7x5 hoop files input by usb .
Both are fantastic.I know that there are loads of better machines out there, but I could not affod them. I am happy with the brothers.
hugs Pam.
by justsew
17 Jun 2012
Let me say as well, it is good to have two hoop sizes, you will use the small hoop to save stabalizer on a small designs. I have an old Bernina I keep for just sewing.
by kitty2011
17 Jun 2012
Good to hear. Yes, loads bigger out there, but I have to think of price too., good to hear you're happy with your combo. Thanks
30988Get it. I had a 750D and he was a workhorse. xx
by kitty2011
17 Jun 2012
It's such a lot of money just for the pleasure of having 2 machines though isn't it. But it is a larger hoop area & it means I wouldn't have to keep swapping over IYKWIM
by lyns
17 Jun 2012
I had 2 machines & found it a pain. They seemed to always want the same colour or you would set one going just to have the other one need something. Plus the room it took up too. I recently sold my 3100D & 750D and got a 4000. He is much faster, easier to use, and I have heaps of bench space. Do you really need a second machine?
by lyns
17 Jun 2012
... use. Do you really need a second machine? Plus the 780 only has a 5x7 hoop. Is that big enough?
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