CrazyAboutQuilting Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi Ladies, A friend of mine is looking at some different options for a sewing/embroidery/quilting machine and has gotten interested in a Babylock Ellisimo. Since I am a Bernina/APQS girl, I don't know a thing about Babylocks so I was wondering if any of you have any experience with this machine, both pros and cons, would you mind giving me some feedback so that I can share your opinions with her? Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 BabyLock and Brother are made by the same company. I have had a Brother machine and highly recommend them. She can't go wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Have a Babylock and Brother. Love both of them. Been very dependable and sew beautifully. (As long as I don't get in the way of the machine!!!!LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I love them both, and less expensive also. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I'm a Bernina gal myself, but I do believe that Babylock makes a good machine. I know Brother makes great embroidery machines (at least from the stand-point of easy to use). I intend to get a Brother embroidery machine soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starrynight Quilter Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I was a Singer girl myself for many years and absolutely loved my Singer Quantum XL 1000 and their serger. I own a Phaff Quilt Expression 4.0. and a Phaff Cover stitch 4874?? This year I got the machine of my dreams - the BabyLock Symphony and the Evolution serger sight unseen. What wonderful machines. A site you may want to check out which is loaded with a lot of information is Pattern Review. They review sewing machines, sergers etc. etc. The Ellisimo is highly rated. I don't know if you have Consumer Report in the States but it is worthwhile checking into this site as well. My preference is by far BabyLock - their instructions are explicit, easy to understand and execute, and the machines have the best stitching ever. I could go one and on but I think you get the drift. Please note I am not employed or involved with any of the above mentioned companies. This is simply my personal opinion. If your friend would like more info, send me a you to you or email me. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaB Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've had a Brother embroidery machine for years, it's easy to use, stitches beautifully, love it.....!!! Also, I have the Baby Lock machine and serger, wonderful wonderful machines......LOVE THEM BOTH....!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thank you gals! I really appreciate your comments. I'll pass them on to my friend. I knew I could count on this group to help me out! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have the Bernina 820 (didn't need the 830 embroidery capable model) and the Brother Quattro (same as the Babylock Ellisimo). I actually like the Quattro better!! It has all kinds of goodies, especially for embroidery and is a lot cheaper then the Bernina. The Brother/Babylock embroidery software is the best!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 i, too, am a bernina/apqs girl - but i have a few friends with baby lock machines and they LOVE them. i cant say i have used them, but i have heard nothing but raves about them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-Jane Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have Pfaff (the German made ones) and love them. Lot's of friends have Baby Lock/Brother. They really like them. Comments - easy to use and manuals are very well written. They last. The only negative that I have heard/noticed ( at group sew ins) they are noisy and really vibrate. I was sitting next to my friend with her new Brother and the whole table vibrated when she sewed. The Pfaffs are obviously much quieter--- Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francine Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have a babylock Ellure and a bernina440QE with an upgraded embroidery program. Both are nice machines. I have a friend with the newest Bernina (NOT the 8 ) and a friend with the newest Babylock. Both seem happy as clams. The babylock is a little more user friendly i think. Sit down and try the same things on both at the dealers. Take your time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks again. My friend will really appreciate all your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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