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All embroidery machines
have limitations -- most notably size and stitch count limitations. If
you're new to embroidery, you'll need to understand a couple of things
before reviewing the chart below.
Size of embroidery area (aka "hoop size"): This is the maximum
size that your machine can stitch. Imagine that you have a machine that
has a 5 x 7 embroidery area. You should order designs that are 5 x 7 or
smaller; a design that is 6 x 6 won't fit in your machine's hoop.
Some embroiderers will measure the hoop and think that's the size of the
machine's embroidery area. But nope, that's not it. Hoops will always be
larger than the actual embroidery area. This is because the machine
needs extra room to maneuver the needle.
Stitch count limitations: Some embroidery machines (most
notably BabyLock and Janome brands) have a limit to the number of
stitches that the machine can accept. For example, most Janome machines
have a limit of 64,000 stitches. Try to load a design that has 65,00
stitches to the machine, and you'll get an error message.
Some embroidery machines only take embroidery cards. Embroidery cards
have a limit to how many stitches they can hold. For Brother machines
that take cards, the number is around 32,000 stitches. For BabyLock
machines that take cards, the number is usually around 50,000 stitches.
Multi-Position Hoops: The sizes listed below are for
single-position hoops. You might have a Giga Hoop or a Macro Hoop
-- but in many cases, the those hoops require split designs, or designs
that have been edited. The designs at Embroidery Library are not split
for multi-position hoops.
Add the Size to Your User Profile: Once you've found the
size that your machine can stitch, please add that information to your
user profile. After you've done that, if you add a design to your
basket that is larger than what your machine can stitch, you'll get a
warning message in your basket. That way you can switch it to a smaller
size before completing your order.
Where There's a Will...: Keep in mind that you can stitch any
design on your machine, no matter the size and stitch count. However, if
you have designs that exceed your machine's limitations, you'll need to
do something special (edit the design) in order to get it to load
properly to your machine. You'll find more details about editing below
this chart of machines, sizes, and stitch counts:
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Machine Name |
Size in Millimeters |
Size in Inches |
Stitch Limits |
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Babylock EMP
and Ellisimo |
=200 x 300 mm |
≈7
7/8 x 11.75 inches |
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Babylock
Ellegante (BLG) |
=180 x 300 mm |
≈7
x 11.75 inches |
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Babylock
Ellageo (BLL) |
=160 x 260 mm |
≈6.2 x 10.2
inches |
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Babylock Esante
(BLN) |
=160 x 260 mm |
≈6.2
x 10.2 inches |
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Babylock Ellure
(ESL, BLR, BLG) |
=130 x 180 mm |
≈5.1
x 7 inches |
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Babylock Esante
(ESE, ESE2) |
=130 x 180 mm |
≈5.1
x 7 inches |
50,000 stitches |
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Babylock Emore
(BLMR) |
=130 x 180 mm |
≈5.1
x 7 inches |
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Babylock Esante
(ESI, ESI2) |
=100 x 100 mm |
≈3.9
x 3.9 inches |
32,000 stitches |
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Bernina Artista
730 |
=145 x
255 mm |
≈5.7 x 10 inches |
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Bernina Artista
630 |
=145 x
255 mm |
≈5.7 x 10 inches |
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Bernina Artista
200 |
=145 x
255 mm |
≈5.7 x 10 inches |
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Bernina Artista
185 |
=145 x
255 mm |
≈5.7 x 10 inches |
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Bernina Artista
180 |
=155 x 200 mm |
≈6.1
x 7.8 inches |
65,000 stitches |
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Bernina Artista
165 |
=155 x
200 mm |
≈6.1 x 7.8 inches |
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Bernina Artista
Aurora 440 |
=145 x
255 mm |
≈5.7 x 10 inches |
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Bernina
(Bernette) Deco
600 |
=110 x
110 mm |
≈4.33 x 4.33 inches |
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Bernina Deco
330 |
≈140 x 200 mm |
=5.5 x 7.9
inches |
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Brother PR-600/Quattro
6000 |
=200 x 300 mm |
≈7.8
x 11.8 inches |
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Brother
Duetta 4500 |
=180 x 300 mm |
≈7
x 11.8 inches |
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Brother Innovis 4000 |
=180 x 300 mm |
≈7
x 11.8 inches |
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Brother Innovis
2500 |
=160 x 260 mm |
≈6 x
10
inches |
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Brother Innovis
1500 |
=160 x 260 mm |
≈6 x
10
inches |
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Brother Innovis
1000 & 1200 |
=130 x 180 mm |
≈5.1
x 7 inches |
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Brother Innovis
900 |
=100 x
100 mm |
≈3.9 x 3.9 inches |
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Brother ULT |
=160 x 260 mm |
≈6.2 x 10.2
inches |
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Brother PC-8500 |
=130 x 180 mm |
≈5.1 x 7
inches |
32,000 stitches |
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Brother PC-8200 |
=130 x 180 mm |
≈5.1 x 7
inches |
32,000 stitches |
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Brother PC-6500 |
=130 x 180 mm |
≈5.1 x 7
inches |
32,000 stitches |
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Brother PE 400D |
=100 x
100 mm |
≈3.9 x 3.9 inches |
32,000 stitches |
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Brother
PE 150 |
=100 x
100 mm |
≈3.9 x 3.9 inches |
32,000 stitches |
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Brother SE-270 |
=100 x
100 mm |
≈3.9 x 3.9 inches |
32,000 stitches |
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Brother PE-170 |
=100 x
100 mm |
≈3.9 x 3.9 inches |
32,000 stitches |
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Brother PE-180 |
=100 x
100 mm |
≈3.9 x 3.9 inches |
32,000 stitches |
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Brother PE-700 |
=130 x 180 mm |
≈5.1
x 7 inches |
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Elna Xquisit II |
=140 x
240 mm |
≈5.5 x 9.4 inches |
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Elna Xperience |
=140 x
200 mm |
≈5.5 x 7.8 inches |
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Huskystar
EM-10 |
=100 x
150 mm |
≈3.9 x 5.91
inches |
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Husqvarna/Viking Diamond |
=200
x 360 mm |
≈7.9 x 14.2
inches |
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Husqvarna/Viking Designer 1 |
=150 x
240 mm |
≈5.9 x 9.4 inches |
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Husqvarna/Viking Designer II |
=150 x
240 mm |
≈5.9 x 9.4 inches |
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Husqvarna/Viking Platinum |
=150 x
240 mm |
≈5.9 x 9.4 inches |
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Husqvarna/Viking
SE |
=150 x
240 mm |
≈5.9 x 9.4 inches |
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Husqvarna/Viking Rose, Iris, 1+ |
=100 x
100 mm |
≈3.9 x 3.9 inches |
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Husqvarna/Viking Topaz 20 |
=360 x 200mm |
≈14.2 x 7.9 inches |
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Husqvarna/Viking Topaz 30 |
=260 x 200mm |
≈10.2 x 7.9 inches |
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Janome MB4 |
=240 x 200 mm |
≈9.4 x 7.9 inches |
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Janome 11000 |
=200 x 200 mm |
≈7.9 x 7.9 inches |
99,000 stitches |
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Janome 10000 |
=140 x
200 mm |
≈5.5 x 7.9 inches |
64,000 stitches |
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Janome 10001 |
=140 x
200 mm |
≈5.5 x 7.9 inches |
64,000 stitches |
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Janome 300E/350E |
=140 x
200 mm |
≈5.5 x 7.9 inches |
64,000 stitches |
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Janome 200E |
=140 x
140 mm |
≈5.5 x 5.5 inches |
50,000 stitches |
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Janome
9500 |
=140 x
200 mm |
≈5.5 x 7.9 inches |
50,000 stitches |
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Janome
9000 |
=90
x 125mm |
≈3.5 x 4.9 inches |
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Janome
5700 |
=90
x 125mm |
≈3.5 x 4.9 inches |
28,000 stitches |
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Kenmore 19000 |
=88 x 120 mm |
≈3.5 x 4.9 inches |
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Pfaff Creative
Vision |
=200 x
360 mm |
≈7.9 x 14.1 inches |
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Pfaff 7570 |
=120 x
115 mm |
≈4.7 x 4.5 inches |
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Pfaff 2144/2170 |
=140 x
225 mm |
≈5.5 x 8.8 inches |
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Singer Quantum
XL6000 |
≈140 x 240 mm |
=5.5 x 9.5
inches |
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Singer Quantum
XL5000 |
≈140 x 240 mm |
=5.5 x 9.5
inches |
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Singer Quantum
XL1000 |
≈130 x 240 mm |
=5.5 x 9
inches |
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Singer Quantum
Futura |
≈114 x 170 mm |
=4.5 x 6.75
inches |
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White 4400 |
101.6 x 101.6 mm |
= 4 x 4 inches |
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