Singer Sewing Embroidery Machine CE-350 Futura + Bonus easyterms 26,000 + feedback/authorized dealer/30 day Start Price USD 999.99 Current Price USD 999.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 04, 2008 End Time Friday, January 02, 2009 Location AL See more about 'Singer Sewing Embroidery Machine CE-350 Futura + Bonus' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 Singer CE-350 Quantum Futura Embroidery Machine w Conversion Tool Software and Data Cable Digitizing Software Included!      Purchase the Futura™ (SINGER® Model CE-150, CE-250 or CE-350) between November 1, 2008, and December 31, 2008, and receive the SINGER® software CD with HyperFont™,Auto Cross-Stitch™, and PhotoStitch™ by just filling out the rebate form from the Singer website.     This Singer® Quantum CE- 250 Futura is a brand new unit in the factory sealed box. The Futura is the best way to get into Singer Embroidery at an affordable price. These machines are guranteed to operate and are covered under a limited warranty thru the Singer Sewing Machine Company for 25 years on the sewing head cast, 5 year on the electronics and 1 year on parts and labor. We gurantee your machine and provide personal customer support after the sale. We are also including in this auction the Digitizing Software, Singer Conversion Tool software that will allow you to automatically take designs in all major sewing formats and convert them to the Singer QuamtumFutura format. I am an authorized Singer Dealer. Bid with confidence that you will not only get a full Singer warranty, but you will receive support after the sale. Features: NEW! 3 Stay Bright Lights--Three lights over the sewing area address a feature asked for by consumers--BETTER LIGHTING!  With the lights on each side of the needle area as well as one light over the large surface to the right of the needle makes sewing more pleasurable  The Singer Futura CE-350 Sewing and Embroidery machine uses a personal computer to power the embroidery features. This unique feature contained in the Singer Futura provides comparable capabilities that other embroidery machines offer but at a fraction of the cost. Feature List Automatic Needle ThreaderEffortless threading of the machine, including automatic threading of the eye of the needle! Automatic TensionThis system ensures stable stitch quality, whatever the type of fabric being used. Top Loading Jam-Proof Bobbin System with Clear CoverThis mechanism incorporates a magnet-type vertical axis rotating hook that ensures smooth, quiet, jam-proof sewing. The bobbin loads from the top so it is easy to insert the bobbin. The clear cover makes it effortless to monitor the bobbin thread supply. Optimum Power ControlThe Optimum Power Control provides precise piercing power when sewing multiple layers or dense fabric. The piercing power is the same regardless of sewing speed. Drop Feed A conveniently located lever will lower the feed dogs for free-motion embroidery, machine embroidery, monograms and attaching buttons. Extra-High Presser Foot LifterThere are two heights to the presser foot lifter. The second height offers a ¼” more clearance which is needed when placing multiple layers or bulky fabrics under the presser foot. Accommodates Many Types of Thread SpoolsIn addition to the machine’s horizontal thread delivery, a second vertical spool holder is provided, specially designed for many of today’s threads. Self-LubricatingBecause the machine is permanently lubricated, there is no need to oil the machine, and no oil gets on fabric. Warning SignalsAudible warning messages alert the sewer, ensuring trouble-free sewing. Aluminum FrameThe internal skeleton of the sewing machine. This rigid support holds all the mechanisms in perfect alignment for perfect, skip-free sewing. WarrantyFutura has a 25 year limited warranty, including 5 years on electronic components and 1 year on adjustments. Consumer’s ChoiceMore sewers own SINGER sewing machines than all other brands combined. Electronic Sewing MachineSewing machine has push button stitch selection. 100 Built-In Stitches A large variety of stitches for construction, decorative sewing, heirloom sewing and quilting always ensures the perfect stitch for every project. Built-In Stretch Stitches--Specially designed stitches that add strength and flexibility to seams, especially useful when sewing on knitwear. Basting CapabilityQuickly piece projects together. Built-In Quilting StitchCreate a hand-sewn quilted look with this unique stitch. Twin Needle FunctionAutomatically reduces stitch width on decorative patterns to prevent needle breakage when sewing with a twin needle. Built-In Heirloom-Friendly Stitch SelectionPin Stitch, Blanket Stitch, and Entredeux are a few of the popular heirloom stitches available. 7mm Stitch WidthMost stitches can be set for a maximum width of 7mm. When sewing decorative stitches or satin stitches, the wide stitches are bolder and more pronounced. One-Step Built-In ButtonholesChoose from 2 different one-step buttonholes. Buttonhole sewing is a one-step simple process that provides reliable results because the sides of the buttonhole sew the same direction to prevent gaps in stitching or fabric distortion. Optimal Stitch SettingsOptimal settings for length and width are automatically set when choosing a stitch. They can be overridden to personalize length and width choice. Needle Up and DownThe Needle Up/Down allows for the needle to be placed in either the raised or lowered position with a simple push of a button. It is great for appliquéing, quilting, pivoting the fabric and picking the bobbin thread up. 13 Needle PositionsNeedle position can be changed for individual projects, such as inserting zippers or cording and topstitching. Connects Directly to the Computer via USB CableFirst machine to connect directly to the computer, eliminating the need for conversion boxes or tools. This unique innovation gives you the same capabilities of other machines at a fraction of the cost. New: Convert Designs for Editing Convert popular home and commercial format designs into a format that can be edited with the advanced editing tools. New: Advanced Editing Tools Edit the shape of selected design sections. Edit the design stitch-by-stitch. Apply preset or custom fill types to the design. New: Advanced Fill Types Use preset fill patterns or created custom fill patterns for Freeform, Column, Motif, Elastic Step   New: Built-in Lettering Program with 10 Fonts Select from10 built-in fonts: Arial Large, Arial Rounded, Block Large, Block Small, Courier, Helvetica 2 colors, Kids, Script 1, Script 2 and Times Large. Letters can sized, rotated and shaped with 30 lettering frames such as arc, banner, wave and more. New: Outline Lettering Lettering can be created with a running stitch or satin stitch outline of the same color or a contrasting color. Windows CompatibleOperates with any computer with an Operation System of Windows 2000 or higher including VISTA. Operational Tutorial IncludedStep-by-step tutorial to help even a beginner with using the embroidery features of the machine. Customer Support SiteConvenient, on-line help is always there when needed. Auto-Digitizing Automatically digitize custom embroidery using your own images or clip art with control over stitch settings. 120 Built-In Designs Select from built-in embroidery designs including animals, holidays, flowers and more. Built-in Lettering Program with 5 FontsSelect from 5 built-in fonts: Arial Large, Block Large, Script 2, Courier and Times Large. Letters can be sized, rotated and shaped with 30 lettering frames such as arc, banner, wave and more. Reads All Popular Home Embroidery Design FormatsAll popular formats accepted. Download designs from the Internet or work from a collection on CD, floppy disk or memory stick. Design BrowserThis function of the software provides for viewing several designs at one time, in order to scroll through and view design collections Combine DesignsMultiple designs can be combined into one design file using paste design or copy and paste. 3-D Realistic ViewThis function of the software provides a preview of the selected design in a manner such that the stitches appear on screen as they will when sewn out on the fabric. 3-D Realistic PrintThis function of the software provides for printing the 3-D realistic view. This is useful when creating placement templates. Change ColorsThis function of the software provides for selecting colors for an embroidery design. Software includes thread charts, with color numbers, for several of the most popular brands of embroidery thread. Transmit design 3 waysEmbroidery designs can be transmitted to the Futura embroidery machine in 3 different ways. The design can be sent one color block at a time, the whole design can be sent at one time or the design can be sent in one color. Trace DesignTrace the outline of the design in the embroidery hoop for more accurate design positioning. Operates with Start/Stop ButtonUse the Start/Stop button to start machine. When it is desired to stop sewing, press the Start/Stop again to stop sewing and have the needle stop at its highest position. Embroidery Block Indication and SelectionWhen sending the whole design at once to the Futura machine, design color blocks are indicated with the LED lit above patterns. To select a block push the pattern selector button until the desired block is selected. Move forward or Backwards through a designMove forward or backwards through the design using the Needle Stop position button or Reserve Stitch. 1 Degree Increment RotationRotate embroidery designs in increments as small as 1 degree for precise positioning. Reduce or Enlarge DesignWhen changing design size, the software automatically recalculates the stitch density. Automatic Software UpdatesThe latest software enhancements can be downloaded automatically or manually from within the Futura software. Automatic Firmware UpdatesThe latest machine firmware enhancements can be downloaded automatically or manually from with in the Futura software. 2 Embroidery Hoops IncludedA large 4½” x 6¾” hoop and a smaller 31/8” x 4¾” hoop included with the machine. CD Video Tutorial WorkbookA bonus CD Video Tutorial Workbook for the Futura embroidery software is included. This CD tutorial helps guide you through use of the Futura software system operation and design creation. It also provides project for embroidery and sewing on the Futura machine. Buy from a dealer with 38 years in the sewing machine business! Winning Bidders receive FREE ups insured ground shipping(lower 48 US, Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada). Outside continental US to pay actual shipping charges. AK and HI residents to pay actual shipping. Payment can be made in the form of personal checks(10 days to clear), money orders, cashiers check, or a major credit card. Alabama residents add 4.0%. Winning Bidders can also pay with my Easy Terms 90 day layaway plan. No refunds on Layaway payments past due. Email me with any questions. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister   Place a Bid!