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The Brother XV8550D Dream Machine 2 is a top-tier combination sewing, embroidery and quilting machine. It pairs a 10.1-inch HD touchscreen with a 9.5 x 14-inch embroidery area, 982 built-in designs and 726 stitches, plus camera-based InnovEye 2 and ScanImation for precise placement. The MuVit dual feed and large 5 x 11.25-inch workspace suit quilters and heavy fabric work. It competes with premium machines from Bernina, Husqvarna Viking and Janome, offering more built-in designs and a bigger screen than most rivals at its level, though its size and learning curve favor dedicated hobbyists over casual sewers.
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Lowest price we've seen: $6,999.00 on Nov 13 at Yazirwan Sewing. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 13.
Owners of the Dream Machine line praise the big screen, the large embroidery field and the camera placement tools. Many say the built-in design library and editing features cut down on computer work. The main complaints are the learning curve and the cost of the optional wireless software.
The Brother XV8550D Dream Machine 2 is a sewing, embroidery and quilting machine. It has a 10.1-inch high-definition LCD display with fast processing. Wireless connectivity is optional with BES 4 Dream Edition Software.
For embroidery, it has a 9.5 x 9.5-inch frame with a rubber gasket for stability, and a 9.5 x 14-inch embroidery area. The ScanImation Scanning Frame and InnovEye 2 Technology provide camera and scan capabilities. My Design Center creates stipple and fill patterns, and Color Sort minimizes thread changes. Editing tools include letter insertion, text alignment and an applique feature that handles multiple appliques in one hoop.
For sewing, it has 726 built-in stitches, including various buttonhole styles. The MuVit Digital Dual Feed System gives more control over the fabric. A Drop Light LED Laser Pointer helps position embroidery precisely.
