Embroidery machines for monograms and names
For monograms and names, built-in fonts and good on-screen lettering tools matter more than a big field. Most monograms fit in a 4 × 4 in field. Look at how many fonts a machine has, whether it offers monogram layouts (curved text, frames), and how easily you can edit letter spacing on the screen.
How to choose
| Built-in fonts | More fonts mean more styles without buying software. We list the count on each machine page. |
|---|---|
| Lettering tools | On-screen editing for size, spacing, curves and multi-line text. |
| Field size | 4 × 4 in is enough for most monograms; 5 × 7 in helps with long names on towels and blankets. |
Machines that fit this need
1. Brother PR680W
Multi-needle · 6 needles · 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
Six-needle machine with an 8 × 12 in (300 × 200 mm) field, a 10.1 in color touch screen, wireless LAN and up to 1,000 stitches per minute. Four hoops come in the box. Cap frames are optional extras, and the price is several times that of a single-needle home machine.
Who it suits: A hobbyist moving up to production, or a small shop that wants six colors loaded at once and a large 8 × 12 in field for hats, jackets and bags. Skip it if a single-needle machine covers your projects.
About $12,999–$13,629 new (checked October 2026)
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2. Baby Lock Array
Multi-needle · 6 needles · 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST · Wi-Fi
Six-needle machine with a 7-7/8 × 11-3/4 in (200 × 300 mm) field, up to 1,000 stitches per minute, a crosshair positioning laser and a phone alert app. Four hoops come in the box. Baby Lock sells cap frames as options, and it does not sew.
Who it suits: A hobbyist stepping up to production, or a small shop that wants six colors loaded at once and a large field for hats, jackets and bags. Skip it if a single-needle machine covers your projects.
About $13,249–$14,574 new (checked October 2026)
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3. Brother PR1060W
Multi-needle · 10 needles · 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST · Wi-Fi
Ten-needle machine with an 8 × 14 in (360 × 200 mm) field, a 10.1 in color touch screen, a built-in camera view, wireless LAN and up to 1,000 stitches per minute. Four hoops come in the box; cap frames are extra. It costs about double Brother's six-needle PR680W and weighs about 92 lb.
Who it suits: A small shop or serious hobbyist ready for production who wants ten colors loaded at once and a long 8 × 14 in field for jacket backs, home decor and hats. Skip it if a single-needle machine covers your projects, or if you lack the space and budget for a 92 lb machine.
About $24,200–$25,700 new (checked October 2026)
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4. Baby Lock Altair 2
Sewing and embroidery · 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PEC, .DST · Wi-Fi
A high-end single-needle sewing and embroidery machine from Baby Lock. It has a 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) embroidery field, four hoops in the box, a 10.1 in touchscreen and photo-based design placement through an app. It costs a lot and Baby Lock lists no cap frame.
Who it suits: A fit for experienced home embroiderers and quilters who want one machine for big designs and full-size sewing, and who will use the placement and design tools. Skip it if you want a low price, hats, or fast color changes on a multi-needle machine.
About $10,284–$10,999 new (checked October 2026)
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5. Baby Lock Meridian 2
Embroidery only · 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PEC, .DST · Wi-Fi
Baby Lock's single-needle embroidery-only machine with a large 9-1/2 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) field, 534 built-in designs and Wi-Fi. A camera app helps you place designs on the fabric. It tops out at 1,050 stitches per minute and has no cap frame.
Who it suits: A good fit for embroiderers and quilters who want a big single-hooping field, a placement app and wireless transfer from one single-needle machine. Skip it if you want hats, a machine that also sews, or a smaller budget.
About $7,947–$8,499 new (checked October 2026)
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6. Brother Luminaire XP3
Sewing and embroidery · 10.7 × 16.1 in (272 × 408 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
A high-end Brother sewing, embroidery and quilting combo. It has a 10 5/8 × 16 in (272 × 408 mm) embroidery field, four hoops in the box, 1,554 built-in designs, 869 stitches, a stitch-preview projector and Wi-Fi. The price is the main limit.
Who it suits: A fit for serious hobbyists, quilters and home businesses that want very large embroidery and full sewing on one machine. Skip it if you only stitch small designs, want a low price, or need a multi-needle machine for volume.
About $20,999 new (checked October 2026)
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7. Brother Stellaire XE2
Embroidery only · 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
Brother's current embroidery-only Stellaire2 model: 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) field, 889 built-in designs (101 Disney/Pixar), 26 fonts, a 10.1 in touchscreen and up to 1,050 stitches per minute. Reads PES, PHC, PHX, DST and PEN, with wifi. It does not sew.
Who it suits: A fit for serious hobbyists and home businesses that want a very large single-needle field and wifi. Skip it if you want to sew on the same machine (Brother's XJ2 does both) or need a multi-needle machine for production.
About $8,449–$8,500 new (checked October 2026)
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8. Brother Stellaire XE1
Embroidery only · 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PHX, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
Brother's first-generation Stellaire embroidery-only machine (2019). It has a 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) field, 727 built-in designs, a 10.1 in touchscreen, up to 1,050 stitches per minute and wifi. It does not sew, and Brother lists no cap frame.
Who it suits: A fit for serious hobbyists and home businesses that want a very large single-needle field and wifi. Skip it if you want one machine that also sews (Brother's XJ1 adds sewing) or need a multi-needle machine for production.
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9. Brother PRS100
Embroidery only · 8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN
Single-needle, embroidery-only machine with an 8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm) field, a free arm and an optional Brother cap frame for hats. It stitches up to 1,000 stitches per minute. You change colors by hand, and the cap frame is sold separately.
Who it suits: A home embroiderer or small seller who wants an 8 × 8 in field and a free arm for hats, sleeves and bags without paying for a multi-needle machine. Skip it if you need wireless transfer, automatic color changes, or hats straight out of the box.
About $3,999–$4,499 new (checked October 2026)
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10. Bernina B 880 PLUS
Sewing and embroidery · 15.7 × 10 in (400 × 260 mm) field · .EXP, .DST, .PES, .PEC, .JEF, .SEW, .PCS, .XXX
Bernina's top-tier sewing, quilting and embroidery machine. It has a 15.7 × 10.2 in (400 × 260 mm) embroidery field, 462 built-in designs, a 7 in touchscreen and up to 1,000 stitches per minute. The large hoops are extras, and it is single-needle.
Who it suits: Experienced sewists and quilters who want one premium machine that sews, quilts and embroiders large designs. Skip it if you only want small monograms on a budget, or if you plan to embroider in volume, where a multi-needle machine suits better.
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11. Baby Lock Pathfinder
Embroidery only · 8 × 12 in (200 × 300 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PEC, .DST
Baby Lock's current embroidery-only machine with a big 8 × 12 in (200 × 300 mm) field. It stitches up to 1,050 stitches per minute, has 263 built-in designs and a 7 in touchscreen, and comes with two hoops. It has one needle, no sewing, no Wi-Fi and no cap frame.
Who it suits: A home embroiderer or small seller who wants a large single-needle field for big designs, quilt blocks and border runs, and who already has a separate machine for sewing. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi, hats, or a machine that also sews.
About $4,084–$4,299 new (checked October 2026)
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12. Bernina B 700 E
Embroidery only · 15.7 × 8.3 in (400 × 210 mm) field · .EXP, .DST, .PES, .PEC, .JEF, .PCS, .SEW, .XXX
Bernina's embroidery-only machine from the 7 Series. It stitches up to 15.7 × 8.3 in (400 × 210 mm) with the optional Maxi hoop, holds 320 built-in designs and runs up to 1,000 stitches per minute. It does not sew, and the largest hoops are extras.
Who it suits: A fit for serious home embroiderers and quilters who want large designs, such as jacket backs and borders, in one hooping and who already own a sewing machine. Skip it if you want one machine that also sews, finished hats, or high-volume work.
About $2,999 new (checked October 2026)
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13. Brother VM5200
Sewing and embroidery · 8 × 12 in (200 × 300 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST
Brother's Essence Innov-is sewing, embroidery and quilting combo. It has an 8 × 12 in (200 × 300 mm) embroidery field, 318 built-in designs, 17 embroidery fonts and 715 sewing stitches. There is no Wi-Fi: designs load by USB only, and no cap frame.
Who it suits: A fit for sewists and quilters who want one machine for everyday sewing plus large embroidery such as jacket backs, quilt blocks and big appliqué, and who are fine moving designs by USB. Skip it if you want Wi-Fi or an app, need to embroider finished hats, or plan to run orders in volume.
About $5,499–$5,500 new (checked October 2026)
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14. Baby Lock Flare
Embroidery only · 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST · Wi-Fi
Embroidery-only, single-needle machine with a 6-1/4 × 10-1/4 in (160 × 260 mm) field, 293 built-in designs, Wi-Fi for Design Database Transfer and a color touch screen. It does not sew and has no cap frame. Top speed is 850 stitches per minute.
Who it suits: A home embroiderer who wants a field larger than 5 × 7 in and wireless design transfer at a single-needle price. Skip it if you need hats, a machine that also sews, or automatic color changes.
About $2,299–$2,529 new (checked October 2026)
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15. Baby Lock Vesta
Sewing and embroidery · 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST · Wi-Fi
Baby Lock's single-needle sewing and embroidery combo with a large 6-1/4 × 10-1/4 in (160 × 260 mm) field, 293 built-in designs, 301 stitches and Wi-Fi design transfer. It reads PES, PHC and DST files. Baby Lock lists no cap frame and no phone app.
Who it suits: A sewer who wants one machine that sews and embroiders designs bigger than 5 × 7 in, with wireless transfer from a PC. Skip it if you want finished hats, a phone app or automatic color changes.
About $3,365–$3,599 new (checked October 2026)
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16. Brother SE2000
Sewing and embroidery · 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
Brother's current 5 × 7 in sewing and embroidery combo. It has a 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) field, 650 stitches per minute, 193 built-in designs, 241 sewing stitches and Wi-Fi. Only the 5 × 7 in hoop is in the box.
Who it suits: A good fit for someone who has outgrown a 4 × 4 in machine and wants one machine for sewing and larger single-hoop designs such as bigger logos and lettering. Skip it if you need to embroider hats or run production.
About $1,500–$1,600 new (checked October 2026)
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17. Brother PE900
Embroidery only · 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
Embroidery-only machine with a 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) field, 193 built-in designs, wireless transfer and the Artspira app. It stitches up to 650 stitches per minute. One needle, a 5 × 7 in hoop in the box, and no official hat frame.
Who it suits: A home embroiderer who wants a 5 × 7 in field and wireless design transfer from a PC or mobile device. Skip it if you need hats, volume production for sale, or a machine that also sews.
About $1,100–$1,180 new (checked October 2026)
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18. Brother NQ1700E
Embroidery only · 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PEN, .DST · Wi-Fi
An embroidery-only machine with a 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) field, 258 built-in designs, 13 fonts and a 4.85 in color touchscreen. It takes designs by USB or wifi and reads PES, PHC, PEN and DST. It does not sew and has no official cap frame.
Who it suits: A fit for people who want a larger field than 5 × 7 in for bigger designs and combined layouts without moving to a multi-needle machine. Skip it if you also want to sew on the same machine or want to embroider caps.
About $2,399–$2,400 new (checked October 2026)
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19. Brother NQ3700D
Sewing and embroidery · 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .PEN, .DST · Wi-Fi
A sewing and embroidery combo with a 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) embroidery field, 313 built-in designs (55 Disney/Pixar), 291 sewing stitches and Wi-Fi. It is single-needle, has no official cap frame, and reads PES, PHC, PEN and DST files.
Who it suits: A fit for sewists who want one machine for everyday sewing and quilting plus bigger embroidery than the usual 5 × 7 in field, such as large designs and combined layouts. Skip it if you only want to embroider (the NQ1700E has the same field without sewing), want to embroider finished caps, or plan to embroider in volume.
About $3,999–$4,999 new (checked October 2026)
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20. Elna Air Artist
Embroidery only · 4 × 4 in (102 × 102 mm) field · .JEF · Wi-Fi
Elna's small, app-run, embroidery-only machine. It has a 4 × 4 in (102 × 102 mm) field, plus 260 designs and 12 fonts in the free dot Customizer app, sent over wireless. It has no screen, USB port or larger hoop, so you need a phone or tablet and cannot stitch bigger designs.
Who it suits: A fit for beginners who want to stitch small designs such as names, patches and pocket logos, and who are happy to run everything from a phone or tablet. Skip it if you want a screen or USB port on the machine, designs bigger than 4 × 4 in, hats, or volume work: Elna's manual says it is for household use only.
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21. Brother SE700
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
Brother's current entry-level sewing and embroidery combo. It has a 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) embroidery field, 135 built-in designs, 103 sewing stitches, Wi-Fi and USB. The small field is the main limit: designs bigger than 4 × 4 in will not fit.
Who it suits: A good fit for beginners who want one machine for everyday sewing and small embroidery such as names, patches and pocket designs. Skip it if you want designs bigger than 4 × 4 in or plan to embroider in volume.
About $550–$600 new (checked October 2026)
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22. Brother PE545
Embroidery only · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
Embroidery-only machine with a 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field, 135 built-in designs, a 3.7 in color touch screen, wireless transfer and the Artspira app. Top speed is 400 stitches per minute. Designs bigger than 4 × 4 in will not fit.
Who it suits: A beginner who wants small designs such as monograms, patches and kids' clothes, with wireless transfer. Skip it if you want hats, designs bigger than 4 × 4 in, or sewing features.
About $480–$500 new (checked October 2026)
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23. Brother SE725
Sewing and embroidery · 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) field · .PES, .PHC, .DST, .PEN · Wi-Fi
The Walmart-exclusive version of the Brother SE700. It has the same 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) embroidery field, 135 built-in designs, 103 sewing stitches and Wi-Fi, plus an offer of 50 free designs through Artspira. Designs bigger than 4 × 4 in will not fit.
Who it suits: A good fit for beginners who want sewing and small embroidery in one machine and like the free-design offer. Skip it if you need designs bigger than 4 × 4 in.
About $497–$550 new (checked October 2026)
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24. Janome MB-7
Multi-needle · 7 needles · 9.5 × 8 in (240 × 200 mm) field · .JEF, .JEF+, .DST
Janome's single-head, seven-needle embroidery machine for home use. It stitches up to 9.4 × 7.9 in (240 × 200 mm) at up to 800 stitches per minute, reads JEF, JEF+ and DST, and takes Tajima-style hoops. It cannot sew, and the field is capped at 9.4 in wide.
Who it suits: Suits people who stitch designs with many colors, or caps and shirts in small runs, and want seven threads loaded at once. Not for anyone who needs a machine that also sews, a multi-head setup, or a field wider than 9.4 in (240 mm).
About $5,999 new (checked October 2026)
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25. Janome MB-4S
Multi-needle · 4 needles · 9.5 × 8 in (240 × 200 mm) field · .JEF, .JEF+, .DST
Janome's single-head, four-needle embroidery machine for home use. It stitches a 9.4 × 7.9 in (240 × 200 mm) field at up to 800 stitches per minute, reads JEF, JEF+ and DST, and takes Tajima-style hoops. A 5.7 in remote screen runs it.
Who it suits: Suits people who stitch several colors per design, or caps and shirts, and want fewer thread changes than a one-needle machine. Not for anyone who needs a field wider than 9.4 in (240 mm) or wants a machine that also sews.
About $4,999 new (checked October 2026)
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26. Janome Skyline S9
Sewing and embroidery · 6.7 × 8 in (170 × 200 mm) field · .JEF, .JEF+ · Wi-Fi
Janome's sewing, quilting and embroidery combo in the Skyline line. It has a 6.7 × 7.9 in (170 × 200 mm) embroidery field, 250 built-in designs, 300 sewing stitches and wireless transfer. The limits: one needle, no cap frame, and a price well above entry-level combos.
Who it suits: A fit for sewists and quilters who want one machine for sewing, quilting and mid-size embroidery up to 6.7 × 7.9 in. Skip it if you mainly embroider and want a lower price, a multi-needle machine, or finished hats.
About $3,999–$4,999 new (checked October 2026)
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27. Husqvarna Viking Designer EPIC 3
Sewing and embroidery · 18.1 × 17.7 in (460 × 450 mm) field · .VP4, .VP3, .SHV, .DHV, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .DST · Wi-Fi
Husqvarna Viking's top sewing and embroidery combo. With the optional turnable hoop it stitches a 460 × 450 mm (18.1 × 17.7 in) area. It has 912 built-in designs, 871 stitches, a 10.1 in touchscreen, Wi-Fi and USB. It is single-needle, sold through dealers, and costs far more than most home combos.
Who it suits: For serious home embroiderers and quilters who want very large designs, on-fabric projection and hoop scanning in one machine, and who are ready to pay for it. Skip it if you stitch mostly small designs, need a cap frame, or want a multi-needle machine for production.
About $23,999–$25,999 new (checked October 2026)
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28. Singer SE9180
Sewing and embroidery · 6.7 × 4 in (170 × 100 mm) field · .VP3
Singer's current US sewing-and-embroidery machine: 250 sewing stitches, 150 embroidery designs, 10 fonts and a 7 in color touchscreen. The included hoop covers 6.7 × 3.9 in (170 × 100 mm). It reads VP3 files by USB. The field is small.
Who it suits: Suits a sewer who wants one affordable machine for everyday sewing plus small to medium embroidery such as monograms and patches. Not for anyone who needs a large hoop, hats, or files in PES or DST without converting.
About $800–$1,100 new (checked October 2026)
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29. Janome Memory Craft 550E
Embroidery only · 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) field · .JEF, .JEF+, .JPX
Janome's largest stand-alone embroidery machine: a 7.9 × 14.2 in (200 × 360 mm) field, four hoops and an extra-wide table in the box. It stitches up to 860 stitches per minute and reads JEF files. One needle, no sewing, USB transfer only.
Who it suits: Good for stitching jacket backs, quilt blocks and long border designs in a single hooping, if you already own a separate sewing machine. Not for anyone who wants one machine that also sews, or who wants Wi-Fi design transfer.
About $2,899–$3,499 new (checked October 2026)
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30. Janome Memory Craft 500E
Embroidery only · 11 × 8 in (280 × 200 mm) field · .JEF
A single-needle, embroidery-only Janome with a 7.9 × 11 in (200 × 280 mm) field and four hoops. It has 160 built-in designs, 6 fonts, a color touchscreen and a top speed of 860 stitches per minute. It reads JEF files by USB and does not sew.
Who it suits: Suits people who want a roomy field for jackets, towels and large monograms and who already have a sewing machine. Not for anyone who needs a hoop longer than 11 in (280 mm), or a machine that also sews.
About $2,099–$2,399 new (checked October 2026)
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31. Janome Memory Craft 400E
Embroidery only · 8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm) field · .JEF
Janome's entry-level embroidery-only machine: a 7.9 × 7.9 in (200 × 200 mm) field with one SQ20b hoop and an extra-wide table. It has 160 designs, 6 fonts, a color touchscreen and a top speed of 860 stitches per minute. JEF files by USB only.
Who it suits: Fits someone who wants a Janome embroidery machine with a medium square field for home décor, garments and monograms. Not for anyone who needs a field longer than 7.9 in (200 mm), or a machine that also sews.
About $1,399–$1,699 new (checked October 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need software to monogram on an embroidery machine?
No. Most machines have built-in fonts and monogram tools on the screen. Software adds more fonts and layouts.
What size should a monogram be?
Common sizes are about 1.5 to 3 in (40–75 mm) tall for shirts and bags, and 3 to 5 in for towels and blankets.
What is the difference between a monogram machine and an embroidery machine?
They are the same thing in practice: a "monogram machine" is an embroidery machine used mostly for lettering.