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Member since 6/20/11
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Posted on: 2/4/12 7:22 PM ET
Hi.
I'm ready to purchase a TOL machine. I'm torn between the Baby Lock Ellissimo Gold (closer and better dealer) and the Phaff Creative Sensation.
To me, embroidery (esp quality monograms) will be cool, but sewing is the reason for the machine. Quality stitching and machine reliability are key
Any comments?
THANKS
  
Member since 2/2/12
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Posted on: 2/4/12 8:03 PM ET
In reply to SewingManBalt
If i was in your position i would get the elissimo BECAUSE of the fact that the PES formats is extremely common and need to convert it is minimal so no need for expensive software. But is like the bigger hoop on the pfaff and you like to embroider on large projects like the back of a shirt or embroidery on table clothes, curtains etc than i would consider the pfaff. Personally I think you are better off with the ellisimo as I rarely here negatives about them but pfaff on the other hand seems to have a bumpy reputation now since it owned by another company but it may be different now. What did our dealer(s) say about each machine?
  
Member since 1/7/12
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Posted on: 2/4/12 11:55 PM ET
Look for my topic with comparison chart I have been working on...

I just today had to opportunity to test the ellisimo gold..THE camera functions are awesome!!!!! Unfortunately I cannot test the pfaff due to no dealer close by.
  
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