Is the NQ1700E a sewing machine too?

No. It is embroidery-only and cannot sew seams or hems. If you need both, look at a combo machine instead.

How big a design can it embroider?

Up to 6" x 10" in a single hooping. Larger designs need to be split or done on a machine with a bigger field.

Is it good for beginners?

Yes. Built-in designs, on-screen editing and a touchscreen make it approachable without embroidery experience.

Does it need a computer?

No for built-in designs. For your own files you transfer designs by USB, and some editing is easier on a computer.

What comes in the box?

Typically the machine, a hoop, bobbin, needles, thread and basic accessories. Check the specific listing for the exact bundle.

Brother embroidery machines tend to drop around major sales events and when a new model replaces them. Watch the price history rather than buying on impulse.

Brother NQ1700E

Last price we saw

$2,399.99at Walmart, last seen Oct 31

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Our take on the Brother NQ1700E

The Brother NQ1700E is a dedicated embroidery machine in Brother's Innov-ís line, not a sewing machine — it has no stitch functions. It has a 6" x 10" embroidery field, a color LCD touchscreen, and built-in designs, and it weighs about 19 lb, so it is portable but not a lightweight travel machine. It suits beginners who want to embroider without learning to sew, and its price typically sits in the mid-range of home embroidery machines.

Best forBeginners who want to embroider without sewing skillsHobbyists monogramming and personalizing giftsSmall home businesses doing names and logosSewists adding embroidery to finished projects

Pros

6" x 10" hoop covers most monograms and small logos
Touchscreen and on-screen editing are easy to learn
Built-in designs and fonts mean no computer needed to start
About 19 lb, so it can be moved and stored
Brother's embroidery-only machines are simpler than combo units

Cons

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Brother NQ1700E price history

Lowest price we've seen: $2,399.99 on Oct 31 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 31.

What reviewers say

Owners of Brother embroidery-only machines generally praise the ease of use and stitch quality for the price, and the NQ1700E follows that pattern. Complaints tend to focus on the small hoop size and the lack of a thread cutter.

Pros

Simple setup and clear touchscreen for first-time embroiderers
Clean, consistent stitching on monograms and small designs
Light enough to put away between projects

Cons

Hoop size limits larger designs
No automatic thread trimmer, so more stopping to cut
Plastic housing feels less durable than pricier models

Specifications

Sewing machine type: EmbroiderySource

Questions and answers

Is the NQ1700E a sewing machine too?: No. It is embroidery-only and cannot sew seams or hems. If you need both, look at a combo machine instead.
How big a design can it embroider?: Up to 6" x 10" in a single hooping. Larger designs need to be split or done on a machine with a bigger field.
Is it good for beginners?: Yes. Built-in designs, on-screen editing and a touchscreen make it approachable without embroidery experience.
Does it need a computer?: No for built-in designs. For your own files you transfer designs by USB, and some editing is easier on a computer.
What comes in the box?: Typically the machine, a hoop, bobbin, needles, thread and basic accessories. Check the specific listing for the exact bundle.
When is it cheapest?: Brother embroidery machines tend to drop around major sales events and when a new model replaces them. Watch the price history rather than buying on impulse.