Embrodiary Machines...

[billwendy]

I'm looking for a machine too. I was looking at Walmart.com at the Brother Project Runway Computerized Embrodiary/sewing machine (about $415) but the largest size is 4 x 4 hoop. They also have another Brother machine (that does just embroidery but has a 5 x7 hoop size. ) for around $600 something. Problem is, I want the larger embroidery area capability, but need a sewing machine too.

My question is, do many of you go over 4 X 4 much? would it be better to start with the smaller machine, or get the one that goes to 5 x7, but doesn't sew. (I can always pick up a cheapy sewing machine) Any suggestions? What I'd REALLY like is the Brother Quattro, but theres no way I can justify the price for something that's more-or-less, just for my own pleasure.

I really like having 2 separate machines. I also enjoy a 5x7 field. I really use that the most. The 4x4 field is okay, but, the difference in the 5x7 size is alot when you see pictures of designs side by side. I have my husband's nana's old kenmore from the 50's as my sewing machine, so no fancy stitches or anything, but it does what I need it to do!!

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

I really like having 2 separate machines. I also enjoy a 5x7 field. I really use that the most. The 4x4 field is okay, but, the difference in the 5x7 size is alot when you see pictures of designs side by side. I have my husband's nana's old kenmore from the 50's as my sewing machine, so no fancy stitches or anything, but it does what I need it to do!!

Thanks for the advise. It would be so easy to pick up a cheap sewing machine than go with the 4x4.