Best Monogram Machines in 2017

Embroidery monogramming machines and vinyl monogramming machines are gaining popularity as people are using them more as a hobby to personalize gifts for family and friends. Many people are also discovering that monogramming can also be a lucrative business. If you are looking for the best monogramming machine for home use for yourself or someone else, this article will help you with your decision.

There are many brands and styles of monogramming machines on the market that have different features. Some models can do embroidery and others make fabulous quilts. One very important aspect to know is that not all embroidery machines or quilting machines have a monogramming feature.

Your level of experience with sewing is an important factor in determining which embroidery monogram machine is right for you. If you are one who sews a lot and frequently use decorative stitches on your projects, then you would benefit from purchasing a monogram embroidery machine that has the most built in stitches and highest amount of lettering and fonts.

If you are new to sewing and monogramming, the best embroidery monogram machine for you would be one that has minimum built-in stitches and fonts. This will keep you from becoming overwhelmed when learning how to use your new machine.

Best Monogram Machines 2017

Brother Laura Ashley - Best Monogram Machine For The Person Who Also Quilts

The Brother Laura Ashley Limited Edition CX155LA is a computerized sewing and quilting machine with built-in font for monogramming.

This is a great machine for basic monogramming and it also makes basic sewing stitches, quilting stitches and much more. This machine has amazing features for the price and it is built well. It also comes with a 25-year limited warranty. Free customer support services through online or phone for the life of the product.

Features:

• Monogramming foot
• One built-in font for basic monogramming
• 55 alphanumeric stitches
• 155 Built-in Stitches
• 8 Styles of 1 Step Auto-sized Buttonhole
• 11 Sewing and Quilting Feet
• Larger workspace and table area
• LCD screen display
• Advanced easy needle threading system
• Bright work area
• Top jam resistant drop in bobbin

Brother SE 350 - Best Embroidery Machine for Monogramming

The Brother SE 350 Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine is a sewing and embroidery machine that comes with monogramming features.

This machine gives you the ability to embellish and personalize many types of sewing projects. Easy to use features and comes with a 25-year limited warranty.

Features:

• 5 Monogramming fonts
• 70 embroidery designs and 120 frame pattern combinations
• LCD Touch Screen for easy stitch selection
• 67 built-in stitches
• 98 stitch functions
• Automatic needle threader
• 10 styles of 1 step automatic buttonhole

Brother XR9500PRW Project Runway - Best Model For Teens

If you are a budding designer, you can never go wrong with Brother XR9500PRW Project Runway Limited Edition model.

Its 100 built-in stitches and quilting table allows you to beautifully personalize and embellish clothing and home décor. This embroidery machine which is easy to operate is equipped and ready for you to create monograms for items such as linen, hats, towels and more.

Features:

• Built-in sewing font for basic monogramming with 55 alphanumeric lettering stitches
• 100 built-in stitches for heirloom and decorative stitching
• Equipped with an oversized table for quilting and large projects
• 140 stitch functions
• Back-lit LCD Screen
• Ability to create your own quilt designs
• 8 Styles of 1-Step Buttonholes
• Position the needle with the press of a button

Brother SE 400 - Best Embroidery Monogram Machine for an All Around Seamstress

The Brother SE-400 is the best choice for sewists that are looking to do a lot of other projects with their sewing machines.

It allows you to sew, quilt and do embroidery. This sewing embroidery machine has monogramming capabilities that allow you to make professionally looking items.

Features:

• 5 Lettering fonts and 70 built-in embroidery designs
• 4-inch by 4-inch embroidery capabilities for monogramming
• 120 Frame Combinations
• LCD Display
• 67 Sewing Stitches
• A one-touch threader cuts the top and bottom thread

Singer Futura XL 400 - Best Machine for Business

I think this model is an excellent choice for a home monogramming machine for the sewing enthusiast who want to personalize their sewing creations and do it as a side business.

Singer Futura XL-400 is a computerized sewing and embroidery machine has a monogramming feature that allows you to create loads of personalized projects for you and your family or customers.

Features:

• 5 Monogramming Fonts
• Large 18.5 inch x 11-inch multi-hoop capability
• 125 embroidery designs
• 30 built-in sewing stitches
• 2 automatic 1-step buttonhole
• Drop and sew bobbin system
• Automatic needle threader
• 6 Stay bright LED lights keeps sewing area well-lit for quilting and sewing projec

Vinyl Monogram Machines: My Top Picks

Vinyl monogramming is designed with a software program on your computer and transferred to a machine which prints out the monogram on vinyl material. The machine also cuts out the monogram which is removed using special tools. It is then transferred to your chosen project. You can create thousands of projects with vinyl monogramming – the sky is the limit. If you have a creative idea, you will be able to bring it to fruition with a vinyl monogramming machine. You can also make monogram decals and stickers.

Silhouette Cameo 2 Touch Screen

Just like a home printer, the Silhouette Cameo plugs into your computer with a USB cable, but instead of printing it uses a small blade to cut paper, vinyl and card stock and other material up to 12” wide and 10 feet long.

The cameo will draw beautiful sketches on your choice of fabric if you replace the blade with a pen. The machine can be controlled from a computer. Art can be saved to a USB and plugged into the cameo.

Features:

• Touch Screen
• Equipped with 100 exclusive designs
• Comes with a roll of chalk board vinyl, a full roll of transfer paper and 2 full rolls of indoor/outdoor vinyl in white and silver.
• Equipped with hook, scraper and cutting blade, vinyl trimmer and 12-inch x 12-inch quilting mat
• Cameo starter guide with tutorials about vinyl, heat transfer vinyl, sketch pens, print and cut & paper

Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine Bundle with Heat Transfer Sheets and Designs

Provo contains everything you need to get you started making vinyl monograms, stickers and decals for a variety of projects

Features:

• Has adjustable cutting and writing speed up to two times faster
• Cuts through several types of fabric, including adhesive backing vinyl, felt, burlap and lightweight leather.
• Built-in Bluetooth for wireless cutting and writing features or one-step cutting and scoring.
• Upload your own images using Circuit Design Space, a specialized software that comes with the machine.