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Thanks thesergeant, With the Brother SE400 and Amazing Designs software it looks like I'll be able to get her a pretty good setup for around $500. I found a site a lady put together to share things about the Brother SE400 and so far it looks like I can get my sister setup to embroider hats by purchasing a cap hoop which attaches to the regular 4x4 hoop. I also see on her site a 4x6.75 hoop as well. While not much bugger then the 4x4 hoop it makes me wonder if she could do much bigger designs by just repositioning the hoop as she goes...it might take more time but maybe doable? Thanks wizcrafts I'll check them out. Sounds way out of my budget but never hurts to learn about other machines. I'll start reading up on here as well on a good,affordable leather machine since the Brother SE400 wont be any good for that purpose. I appreciate the help guys,I learned a few things and am pretty stoked about getting her this setup.

Thanks for the replies everyone,they have been a big help. I have been doing alot of reading on the different brands of machines suggested here and think the Brother SE400 recommended by thesergeant will work nicely and fits my budget. Plus all reviews look positive. As for having to have a computer connected to embroider this shouldn't be a problem as she has a laptop running windows 7 and a desktop running windows xp and if those wont work I have a laptop she could use running windows vista As for the software needed to make your own embroidery designs from pictures,drawings,etc... I see a few on Amazon but not sure if any will do what I mention. This is all over my head. Could someone take a peek at these and comment? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DYZPGIY/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1378764706&sr=8-9π=AC_SX110_SY165 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006L7KYUM/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1378764706&sr=8-10π=AC_SX110_SY165 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003YVI914/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1378764706&sr=8-2π=AC_SX110_SY165 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004KSV34K/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1378764706&sr=8-4π=AC_SX110_SY165 Also on the Brother SE400 I am assuming if you want to embroider bigger then 4x4 you can buy another larger hoop? Could you also embroider hats as well? I already have a project for her in mind,lol. Thanks again for the help guys I really appreciate it

Hi, I know this isn't a question on a leather machine but I figured who better to ask and hope none of you mind. I'm looking at buying my sister a sewing machine as a gift but know absolutely nothing about them.... She will mostly be using it for fabrics (occasionally some light leather work) and I know she would like it to do a bunch of different types of stitches. What I would like to add to it for her is the ability to connect to her computer and be able to sew/embroider designs/pictures/logos of her choosing... Is this at all possible at a reasonable cost as I'm far from wealthy. She has done alot for me and I would like to get her something she will enjoy. Sorry for the long post...I'd ask her but then it wouldn't be a surprise. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thank you