Baby Lock Embroidery Professional (BMP8)

This semi-commercial machine is like the Brother’s six-needle machine. I demoed both machines extensively and decided to go with Baby Lock not because the machine is necessarily better, but because I got a better deal. So the price made all the difference for me.

I already have a home machine but I’ve outgrown it through the years. It is much too limiting for me since I embroider mostly large designs now in that have many color changes. Imagine embroidering the same complex design over and over and over again! Waiting around and changing threads zaps my energy and therefore productivity takes a hit. It gets really really boring after a while! With 5 extra needles on standby, I can relax and enjoy. Oh, at 1,000 stitches per minute things do get done quicker. I don’t use the max speed though. It can also do caps! I have no need for that at this time but it’s nice to know it’s ready when the time comes.

The BMP8 is light relatively speaking and can be taken anywhere. It fits nice at the back of my van. I’ve already taken it to craft shows and flea markets and it’s just a joy to work with. I’ve not found a thing to complain about yet except that it would be even nicer with more than six needles :-)