There is a Babylock embroidery machine model named Decorators Choice, Model No. BLDC2 and I would like to describe this machine for you.
The BLDC2 has 178 built in stitches, including 67 utility stitches and 10 one-step buttonhole styles. You will also get twin needle sewing.
There are 40 decorative stitches, 5 cross, 16 satin, 11 decorative satin stitches and 39 utility stitches that can be combined. There are also 3 built-in upper case alphabets for all your monogramming projects.
Accessories included are 13 snap-on-feet, that number should cover just about any type of sewing you might want to do. Plus many more features.
There are quite a number of convenient features such as quick-set top loading bobbin and quick set bobbin winder. Plus automatic needle threader, start/stop button, hands-free presser foot lift, programmable needle up/down, built-in programmable reinforcement stitch, automatic thread cutter, drop feed, free arm, easy to read stitch chart, built-in accessory storage, push button feature Phew - to name but a few!
The quick set top-loading bobbin is a really good innovation because you simply drop the bobbin into its spot in the machine, pull the threads through and the machine will do the rest.
The name of this machine should tell you that it was designed specifically with decorators in mind.
If you are one of those gifted amateurs, running their own little cottage industry making sewn and embroidered items for sale then I think you would really like this machine.
If for instance you were making bags, this machine will sew some quite thick material with little or no hassle. As long as you use the correct steps you shouldn't have any problems at all.
If you get to the point that you are thinking of upgrading your machine, you should always think very carefully before you do. Look at all the specifications and decide whether any new functions are sufficiently different to warrant probably spending quite a lot more money for this upgrade.
Apart from extra functions and maybe extra accessories you need to try one to see if it feels right for you. A new machine is like anything else - it has to feel right or you won't enjoy using it
You will get a 25 year limited warranty with this machine.