Determining Hoop Size is imperative to success. Hoop sizes range from 4″ x 4″ (10cm x 10cm) to 9.5″ x 14″ (24cm x 36cm). A larger hoop size offers you advantages in the future ensuring you won’t outgrow your machine.
Designs
Different machines offer varying styles and choices in pre-loaded designs. Most will accept additional designs to be uploaded via USB direct connection to a PC. Some models also offer a wireless connection.
Most Embroidery Machines have a variety of designs built-in. There are almost unlimited stock designs on the internet, or original designs can be created with digitizing software.
LCD Screen
Machines are available with LCD Mono Color Screens, or Hi-Res Color Screens. Sizes are 2″ to 10″ diagonal.
Single Needle or Multi-Needle?
Single needle machines will stop for you to change thread colors when needed. With multiple needles threaded with different colors, you won’t have to interrupt normal operations to switch colors.