Bernina Artista 730E

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS MACHINE, BREAKING THREAD, TENSION PROBLEMS, POORLY FORMED DECORATIVE STITCHES. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES IN THE 18 MONTHS I’VE HAD THE MACHINE.

Well I just got mine and I am still trying to work it out. I also have the 180E so that does give me a bit of a head start. I love the sound of the Trumpet when it start up. I do find it slower than the 180E but it doesnt bother me. At least I dont have to have all the cords connected to my Computer as I use the USB stick which I find much easier. But my rating for the machine is a 10 not 5

The Artista 730e uses Windows as its operating system and I find that it takes over 1 minute to boot up. This doesn’t really bother me because having Windows does offer benefits such as the ability to connect to the Bernina portal for goodies without a PC - you’ll need to purchase a LAN card or modem though. I love the large colored touch-screen! The built-in on-screen tutorials uses graphics so it’s easy to understand. There is thing called Creative Consultant that helps you if you need help. And of course the BSR is great for quilting.

There is so much to love about this machine I don’t know where to start. The machine is quiet and produces quality stitches. You can adjust embroidery designs on the coloured screen and it will increase/reduce the stitch density automatically for you. The BSR is great for free motion. Huge amount of decorative stitches available. USB for easily transferring designs and for connection to your pc. It does cost a lot and kind of heavy but those don’t really take anything away from the machine. I do a lot of quilting also and this machine has not let me down yet.