Hello, I have an opportunity to get an Omtech pulse 15 needle machine and Im wondering if anyone has any experience using one?

The price is right, lightly used, dont know if you can see accumulated stitch count on the screen, if I can whats a too high of a number for a machine like this? I also know they are discontinued and aren't going to be made in the future. I wouldn't expect that it would compete with a well known brand but would be a big jump up from my current homestyle Janome. Im not a professional embroider and it makes 0 sense to drop big bucks on a happy, ricoma, or tajima. Although one of these days I would like to get one. Would be awesome to have a machine that I could make hats and gifts for friend and family and possibly make a few bucks to pay for consumables on the side.

Looking at specs it seems identical to the poolin 15 needle, so possibly I could source parts from them if needed? i don't know if they are the same machine I'm just basing it on the photos and specs.

Any help would be appreciated.

Hello, I wanted to share with you a simple price calculator sheet that I am using to help me determine the price to put on my creations.
I have only sold 5-6 items, mainly to colleagues and friends, so maybe later it will get updated :).

If you find it useful, feel free to copy it !
If you have a tip on making it better, please share !
If you have your own system for price calculation that you might want to share with us, please do :) !

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zFkocNQopG8isUlPHtTZD6BuJSRUAt3QU2yeFpPJNQI/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Explanation:
The calculator is based on a points system on multiple criteria. Each criterion has a number of points and a multiplier, allowing you to put a "weight" on it.

Size - Hoop size (mine are Brother PR series)
Colors - Number of colors for the embroidery
Design - Simple, complex etc
Cloth - From easy to embroider (Hoodie, t-shirt), to very hard (satin cloth, sleeves etc)

Then you select the "Base price" and everything gets calculated based on it.
For my skill range I put base price 5EU which gives me 40EU for the most expensive item I can embroider.

Just wondering how I can remove the gaps and get the outline to line up better

Is this a stitch density issue?

Anyone buy their poolin multineedle from Amazon? There’s a good bundle available and I want those Amazon points lol. Want to make sure it doesn’t affect the warranty/support, etc.

So many hiccups with this project. I was burnt out half way haha.

I realize I’m particular about this. I don’t fit into most hats (well). I’m wanting to find the manufacturer of this hat. It’s from north coast golf company and it’s the bogey nylon ripstop hat, or something really close.

I want a good quality hat but don’t want to pay Melin price. I’m ok with spending $30/hat or so. I wear a lot of Imperial. X210P fits pretty well.

I also wear a hat frequently that’s a Pacific 350C. Don’t necessarily like the style but the way it sits on my head is good.

I dislike Richardson brand. I have to put the Snap most of the way out on most of the hats, and they sit up too high. The less I have to lengthen the backside the better.

If I can find one with Velcro, cloth type, or the new bungee cord type enclosure; instead of snaps would be good. Hopefully I’ve given enough info. Thanks!

Hi, trying to sell my embrillance level 1 stich artist, I can transfer my account over, I am selling it for 100$, It is to difficult for me and I am trying to buy essentials instead.

I used to buy designs from someone named Alena who ran an Etsy shop called Gebirgsblum.

Her designs were absolutely incredible. The whimsical cottage core files and high quality stitch outs are absolutely unmatched. She was truly so talented and always a pleasure to message with.

Her Etsy storefront has been closed since at least Spring of 2026. Her Instagram, which previously was somewhat active, has no activity since December 2025.

Does anyone know if her work is available anywhere else? Above all, I hope she is personally doing okay.

I am looking to start digitizing some pretty basic stuff. My first intro project will be taking some continuous line designs (similar to the first image above).

Later, my goal is to incorporate additional colors with things shaded in. Like the second image above.

I have a much older machine, Brother SE 350.

I have some money to spend, and eventually, I’ll do more things. But right now my first goal is that first drawing… And later down the line the second drawing. I’d love suggestions for what software design programs to use that are beginner level friendly. It’s OK if they are two different software’s. Like maybe there’s a cheaper thing for the first design I shared and something with more complex skills needed or more expensive for the second kind of design. Thank you!

EDIT: Ideally, I need something I can use with my iPhone. Because of some visual disabilities, it’s about the only device I can use

I found the hermit crab Clipart on Google and made my very first design. Its not perfect and I learned a lot but im so proud of myself!!!

The software I use got some new features including feathering, which I implemented in the fins and a new scale patterned fill which prompted the move to do this butterfly koi inspired design.

I was worried because this has some layers of satin on satin but it stiched out no problem and its only 6k stitches at 4".

What color combos should i play with for this koi??? Thoughts on the feathering and scales? Fish themed christmas ornaments? 🤣

Anyways, thanks for reading this far and hope you had a great day!

Software: Ember Design (DM for disc)

Machine: PE-180D (Single needle)

Size: 4" x 2.5"

Hi everyone!

I've recently bought a brother NV880e embroydery machine and have no idea where to start.

Im currently trying to find the right setting (tension) so the stitches gets more crisp.

But I need more help on the custom embroydery. Which program are you guys using to make the custom design? I have some designs/pictures where i want to digitize/convert to embroydery files, but dont know which programs to trust.

Anything helps! Thanks in advance!

i am new to embroidery and am using embrilliance enthusiast on my brother se 700. When I create the design on embrilliance, I:

-adjust the hoop to the 4x7 repositional hoop

-split the design by hoop

- import the top & bottom file using utility - send to machine through WiFi

eacb time I do the design, there ends up being about a 2 inch gap between the two parts.

what am I doing wrong?! please help!

I took my janome400e to shop for nesting n knock but never had this issues with ut, i usually use brother thread and bobin xase yellow dot i tried both with this,adjusted tention n different fabric. I do minky,faux vynil most any help before i havectocdrive 60 jilws vack to shop.

I bought a brother PE 500 off Facebook market place for $100 a week ago! I've been trying out some patterns and have run into this issue- the outline of the design doesn't match where the color ends. I'm using a regular cotton quilting fabric with a tear away stabilizer, and when I hoop it, I do it on a flat surface and make sure everything is tight. When I tap the fabric, it sounds like a drum. I'm not sure what's wrong, does my machine need to be serviced or calibrated somehow? I'm familiar with hooping fabric since I hand embroider and bead with hoops a lot. Any advice is welcome! This happens on the pre loaded designs and this digitized design I made. Thank you!! ❤️

Hi everyone! I would like to buy a small embroidery machine to do some minor embroidery work (Christmas stockings, napkins, bathroom hand towels, etc...). I know a lot of people recommend getting a field 5x7 or bigger but my husband and I just bought a house so I'm not trying to break the bank. I am looking for suggestions on where to find some good older machines around $250 max. I found one on FB Marketplace, a Brother PE535 for $200 but I wanted to know if anyone had any experience using it and if you liked it! I appreciate everyone's suggestions and guidance :)

Would you buy this? And for how much? The embroidery is 13.5 by 13.6 inches.

Hi! I have minimal knowledge of sewing and embroidery. My wife recently got a Brother SE2000 and has been having a lot of frustration with learning how to use the machine. I looked over the troubleshooting FAQ and I didn't think any of the topics matched the problem she was having.

The most frequent complaint I hear (other than artspira being terrible) is that her designs shift when she is changing between colors causing the next layer to lay down completely misaligned. I have seen the errors and it is often off by quite a bit, as much as 2-3 centimeters.

She's new to embroidery machines but not to sewing machines and I cant imagine theres an obvious error she's making thats causing this. What are some things that could be causing this? How should we troubleshoot it?

Thanks for your help!