Husqvarna Viking Designer Jade 35 vs Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3

The Designer Jade 35 is the sensible entry into Husqvarna Viking embroidery: a 240x150mm hoop, 200mm of sewing space, 70 built-in designs and a 7mm stitch. The Epic 3 is a different class of machine, with a 460x450mm embroidery area, 9mm stitches, projection for design placement and Creativate connectivity, plus a redesigned embroidery unit that owners say runs quieter. Buy the Jade 35 if embroidery is a hobby you are testing; step up to the Epic 3 if large hoops, free-arm embroidery and design projection matter to your work.

• Choose the Designer Jade 35 if you want a first sewing-and-embroidery machine with a generous sewing throat and a built-in design library.
• Choose the Epic 3 if you embroider large designs, hoop difficult items and want projection and connectivity built in.