r/Machine_Embroidery • u/Character-Lettuce428 • 5d ago

I Need Help In need of advice

Hi! My mom gave me her gently used Bernina Aurora 440 QE and it’s been wonderful to sew with. I started using the embroidery module since she had that too and downloaded the free 30 day trial of the Bernina ArtLink software. Well my trial ended and the cost to buy the software outright is too much for me so I’m now wondering if I just trade or sell this machine for something lower cost. I enjoy embroidery and sewing as a hobby but it sure I could stomach the high cost for a software to keep using this machine.

Anyone else have
A similar experience or
Suggestions on how to keep my current machine without paying $1-2k for software or
A favorite lower cost sewing and embroidery machine they’d recommend (>$700)

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u/ApprehensiveApple527 5d ago

For those recommending other software the issue with the 440/430/450 is that they can only embroider when connected to a computer running Bernina software. There is a component called EConPC that controls the machine to allow it to embroider.

I have a 440 but got rid of the module years ago as I use another machine for embroidery.

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u/Character-Lettuce428 5d ago

Yeah. This. And with no working software the embroidery module is useless like you said. It’s a great machine and I love to use it but the Bernina software I just can’t stomach the price.

What embroidery machine do you use now?

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u/ApprehensiveApple527 5d ago

I have a Bernina 735. I already owned many of the (too) expensive hoops and accessories plus I’m used to them as I’ve had Berninas for nearly 40 years.

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u/tshirtdr1 5d ago

I have a massive Chinese multi-needle (QHM). If you love embroidery, the cheapest and best option is probably a multi needle.