In 1998 I bought my first embroidery machine from Bernina. It was just a small beginner machine, which I learned quickly and also attended a class Bernina offered. In less than a year I was ready for a bigger machine. A lady I met at Bernina suggested I go to Arlington Sewing Machine Supply in Arlington and look at a Brother. I went to ASM and meet Billie Teeter, bought an 8500 and loved it, then moved on to an ULT02. Last December 08, I moved up again to an Innovis 4500D and I love it. You cannot learn everything in one class, you have to experiment on your own and if anyone didn't learn in their classes, they need to ask for help and they'll get it. To me ASM is the only place I would ever shop. We have since retired and moved away, but I still manage to get to the shop occasionally. Plus they will mail you supplies and help you all they can by phone. I give this shop 5 stars!!
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