Husqvarna Viking Designer Jade 35: hoop size, file formats and specs
Also written: Designer Jade 35, DESIGNER JADE 35, DESIGNER JADE™ 35, Jade 35, Husqvarna Jade 35, Viking Jade 35
A Husqvarna Viking sewing and embroidery combo with a 240 × 150 mm (9.5 × 6 in) embroidery area, 70 designs on a USB stick, 120 stitches and a monochrome display. One Jewel hoop comes with it. The maker's page shows it as unavailable.
The Husqvarna Viking Designer Jade 35 is a discontinued sewing and embroidery machine with a 9.5 × 5.9 in (240 × 150 mm) embroidery field. It reads .VP3 files and gets designs by USB stick, and has 70 built-in designs and 1 lettering fonts.
Designer Jade 35 hoop size and embroidery area
The Designer Jade 35 can stitch a design up to 9.5 × 5.9 in (240 × 150 mm) in one hooping, which is the 5.5 × 8 in size. That is the field limit: a larger hoop from another maker will not let it stitch a bigger area.
In the box: DESIGNER Jewel hoop (9.5 × 6 in) (9.5 × 5.9 in (240 × 150 mm)).
Fits in one hooping at typical size: left chest, pocket, sleeve, beanie, towel, baby onesie, baby bib, quilt block, patch.
Check if your design fits the Designer Jade 35
What file format does the Designer Jade 35 use?
The Designer Jade 35 reads .VP3 files. You load designs by USB stick. Designs in other formats (for example .JEF or .EXP) need converting first with embroidery software.
Where to buy the Husqvarna Viking Designer Jade 35
Discontinued: you will mostly find it used or refurbished.
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Husqvarna Viking Designer Jade 35 specs
| Type | Sewing and embroidery |
|---|---|
| Embroidery field | 9.5 × 5.9 in (240 × 150 mm) |
| Hoops included | DESIGNER Jewel hoop (9.5 × 6 in) (9.5 × 5.9 in (240 × 150 mm)) |
| Cap frame | No |
| File formats it reads | .VP3 |
| Design transfer | USB stick |
| Built-in designs | 70 |
| Lettering fonts | 1 |
| Sewing stitches | 120 |
| Screen | 3.1 in, buttons |
| Max embroidery speed | 700 stitches per minute |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Skill level | Beginner |
Who the Designer Jade 35 is for
For sewers who want a mid-size 9.5 × 6 in embroidery area plus a full sewing machine, and who can find one at a dealer or used. Skip it if you want a color touchscreen, Wi-Fi, many built-in fonts, a cap frame or a machine you can count on buying new.
Strengths
- Embroidery area of 240 × 150 mm (9.5 × 6 in) with the included Jewel hoop
- 70 designs come on the USB embroidery stick, plus 120 built-in sewing stitches
- About 200 mm (almost 8 in) of sewing space right of the needle
- Embroiders at up to 700 stitches per minute
- Designs move in by USB stick, with Embroidery Intro PC software listed in the box
Limits
- Only 1 built-in embroidery font (offered in three sizes)
- Small 3.1 in (72 × 35 mm) monochrome display, not a color touchscreen
- Single needle, so you change the thread by hand for every color
- The maker's page shows it as unavailable, so new stock is hard to find
Good to know: Husqvarna Viking's spec page (now on singer.com) gives the embroidery area as 240 × 150 mm without re-hooping and lists the Jewel hoop at the same size, so field matches that hoop. The page lists the Jewel hoop twice in the box contents; this guide counts one hoop. It does not list the file formats the machine reads, and no owner's manual could be opened for this guide, so formats lists only .vp3, Husqvarna Viking's own format; other formats such as .hus are likely but unconfirmed here. Check the manual before buying designs in other formats. Design count: the page says 70 designs on the USB stick, while one feature blurb mentions 72, so this guide uses 70. Fonts: one multi-size embroidery font is listed; the page also lists 2 programmable sewing fonts and says PC software adds more, but those are not counted. The display is described as monochrome graphic; touch input is not stated, so touch is set to false. Husqvarna Viking's page lists no weight, so it is left blank. Status: the maker's page shows the machine as unavailable with back-orders on no set date. It does not say discontinued and the dealer pages checked gave no stock or status, so discontinued is a best reading, and no price range is shown. No successor is named, so replacedBy is left blank. No cap frame is listed for this machine, so capFrame is false.
How the Designer Jade 35 compares
- Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 50 vs Designer Jade 35: Designer Topaz 50 has a 14 × 8 in field.
- Husqvarna Viking Designer Jade 35 vs NQ3700D: NQ3700D has a 6 × 10 in field.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Husqvarna Viking Designer Jade 35 embroidery area?
Husqvarna Viking gives 240 × 150 mm (9.5 × 6 in) without re-hooping. That matches the Jewel hoop that comes with the machine.
What are the Husqvarna Viking Designer Jade 35 hoops?
One DESIGNER Jewel hoop, 240 × 150 mm (9.5 × 6 in), is listed in the box. The maker's page lists it twice, which looks like a duplicate entry, so confirm with the seller. Check Husqvarna Viking's accessory pages for other hoops marked as compatible before you buy.
Where can I find the Jade 35 manual?
Look on the Husqvarna Viking support site or the product page for the DESIGNER JADE 35. The manual is the place to confirm which design formats the machine reads, since the spec page does not list them.
Is the Husqvarna Viking Designer Jade 35 a sewing machine too?
Yes. It is a sewing and embroidery combo with 120 built-in stitches and about 200 mm (almost 8 in) of space right of the needle. It uses one needle for both jobs.
Can the Jade 35 embroider hats?
No cap frame is listed for it on the maker's pages, so this guide treats it as not set up for finished caps. Ask a Husqvarna Viking dealer before buying if hats matter to you.
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Sources
Specs come from Husqvarna Viking's own pages and manuals, checked October 2026. Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. We are not affiliated with Husqvarna Viking. See how we research.