- Does the eXpressive 850 sew and embroider?
- Yes. It is a combo machine with 200 built-in stitches and 172 embroidery designs, so you can switch between garment sewing and embroidery on one unit.
- How big is the embroidery area?
- The maximum embroidery field is 170 x 200 mm, and the working space is 210 x 120 mm. That covers most home monogramming and small appliqué projects.
- Can I load my own embroidery designs?
- Yes, through the USB port. Built-in memory is only 3 MB, so most owners keep designs on a USB stick and load them as needed.
- Does it have wireless or app connectivity?
- No. Design transfer is by USB only, with no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- What comes in the box?
- The machine ships with the standard embroidery hoop, presser feet and accessory kit. Check the specific bundle, since hoop sizes and extras vary by seller.
- Is it good for quilting?
- It handles piecing and decorative quilting stitches well, but the throat space is smaller than on dedicated quilting machines, so large quilts are tight.
- Where is the Elna eXpressive 850 Sewing and Embroidery Machine cheapest?
- At eBay, for $1,649.99, 39% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Is the Elna eXpressive 850 Sewing and Embroidery Machine at its lowest price?
- Yes: $1,649.99 is the lowest price we've seen for it since November 8.
- Where can I buy the Elna eXpressive 850 Sewing and Embroidery Machine?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Lowe's, eBay.