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Husqvarna Viking Rose Review
Note from Editor: This Husqvarna Viking Rose review was originally written in 2012. We have reviewed and revised it in 2023 and provided alternatives such as Brother SE 2000, Bernette B79 and the Janome MB-4S as the Viking Rose is now discontinued
While on vacation, we visited a sewing buddy who had recently purchased a Husqvarna/Viking Rose at an incredibly low price. She bought it from a woman who had stopped sewing altogether because her eyesight was failing. The owner’s instruction manual was nowhere to be found when she bought the machine, and finding one over the internet was a bit of a challenge for her.
Luckily, however, she already has an extensive sewing background that spans about 25 years, so the absence of the manual was only a minor inconvenience. Nevertheless, she ordered one on-line for about $10, just to make sure she was not missing anything critical in terms of usage, machine capability or care and maintenance. At the time we visited her, the manual had not yet arrived in the mail. The next thing that caught our eye was the sleek styling of the machine itself and the LCD window, which displayed the stitch selection, stitch size, presser foot, tension adjustment and needle position.
Husqvarna Viking Rose Overview
This product is no longer available in retail stores but you can buy a pre-owned one on Ebay
The Rose is one of those sewing machines that is capable of sewing and embroidering professional-looking stitches at a fraction of the cost.
The embroidery feature is not as sophisticated as a lot of newer sewing/embroidery machines, but the designs that it does offer are excellent for adding fancy borders and trims.
The designs that come standard on the Rose could also be used to embellish children’s clothes, accessories and the fronts of blouses and shirts.
At A Glance
The Husqvarna/Viking Rose comes with an interesting molded plastic cover that doubles as a carrying case. It has a compartment on top that is built to hold the foot pedal and electrical power cord when it is not in use.
The box containing the accessories doubles as part of the detachable work space. The front part of the work space is tucked away on the back of the machine, nestled under the cover until it is ready for use. When put into place, it combines with the accessories box to form a work space large enough to handle medium to large size sewing projects. When these two pieces are removed, the functional free arm is exposed.
In addition to the 40 on-board stitch design options, extra design cards can be purchased from the manufacturer or on line for an almost infinite number of embroidery design options. The Viking Rose is not a brand new machine. It is old enough to have an established track record and modern enough to satisfy most if not all of the desires of today’s home sewer. We do not recommend the Rose for the machine embroidery enthusiast. However, it is an excellent alternative for the person whose main focus is clothing construction and home dec sewing but wants the freedom of adding an embroidered accent here and there.
Features
Whoever designed the cover/carrying case that came with the Husqvarna/Viking Rose was a true genius.
The foot pedal and electrical power cord are stowed away in the back of the case. A 14 inch ruler decal is affixed to the base of the machine on the front. In addition, the front part of the extension table is etched with a 12 inch ruler and detaches to fit snugly on the back of the machine when it is not in use. The back part of the extension table is actually an accessories kit that is tucked away on the back of the free arm.
The thread spindle and bobbin winding mechanism are cleverly tucked away under the flip top cover. In you happen to be one of those people who prefer the look of perfection even when you are working; then this cosmetic feature can be very important. If, however, looks don’t mean much to you, then this feature is totally insignificant. The Husqvarna/Viking Rose features both a foot pedal and a start/stop button, which operates the machine whenever the user decides that it is not necessary or convenient to use the foot pedal.
The easy to understand push button stitch selector literally puts at least 40 stitches right at your fingertips. An added benefit is the fact that the tension is adjusted automatically as soon as a stitch is chosen. The drop in bobbin and threading functions are so simple you may be lulled into believe it is almost possible to change threads almost without even looking. Depending on the sewing project and its intricacy, users of the Husqvarna/Viking Rose can set the needle to stop in either the up or down position.
Working on the Husqvarna/Viking Rose
The push button stitch selector is not only easy to understand, it is just as easy to use. Just touch the button bearing the image of the stitch you want, and voila… it’s done. For this review of the Viking Rose sewing machine, we played with several of the different stitch options, including the three different buttonholes – keyhole, rectangle and oval shaped.
With only one exception, each of the stitches came out perfectly. The only exception was the darning stitch, and we suspect that the problem was with the user, not the machine. We concluded that the absence of a manual, there was possibly a missing step that would have alleviated the snag we encountered. Changing the snap on presser feet was a bit clumsy, but not clumsy enough to make working on the Husqvarna/Viking Rose uncomfortable or even challenging to the point that it is not a good sewing machine to work on.
The electronic display screen automatically tells the user which presser foot to use, choose the proper presser foot presser tension adjustment. It also helps guide you through the steps necessary to save a favorite stitch and all of the settings in its memory. The many decorative and heirloom stitch options that come standard on the Husqvarna/Viking Rose give the user lots of options.
Because the Rose does not have a USB port, it is not capable of accessing embroidery software and programs available through the manufacturer’s website or creating any of the larger embroidery designs available on more expensive and today’s more sophisticated sewing and embroidery machine models. However, data cards are still available via the internet that are capable of giving the user access to many embroidery, decorative and heirloom stitch options.
Since the Husqvarna/Viking Rose was manufactured in the late 1990s, the owner assumed it would need to be taken to a sewing machine repair specialist for routine servicing and cleaning. She did, in fact, take it to her local sewing machine repair shop for servicing shortly after receiving it to make sure everything was in proper working order.
During that initial visit, she learned that this machine, like practically all other electronic sewing machines, must be serviced at least once a year, more often if the machine is in heavy use. She shared with me that she was not particularly pleased with this fact, since the price tag for servicing sewing machines of this type in her area is about $100 per visit.
We don’t think she would mind our sharing her comment that as good as this machine is, she will use it only when she wants one of the decorative stitches, and rely, instead, upon her old metal, mechanical sewing machine for every day use because she can clean and service it herself, and avoid the expense of taking the Husqvarna/Viking in for professional cleaning, more frequently than is absolutely necessary.
Alternative Embroidery Machines
The Brother SE 2000, Bernette B79 and the Janome MB-4S are alternative (more expensive) machines for the embroidery enthusiasts
The Brother SE2000 Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine is a versatile and powerful machine that is perfect for both sewing and embroidery enthusiasts. With 138 built-in embroidery designs and 240 built-in stitches, including 10 buttonhole styles, this machine offers a wide range of options for all types of sewing projects. The SE2000 also features a large 3.2" color LCD touch screen, which allows for easy navigation and access to a wide range of stitch options and settings. With a maximum embroidery area of 5" x 7", the SE2000 can handle large and complex embroidery designs with ease. The machine also features a built-in USB port, allowing you to import and save your own embroidery designs. The SE2000's automatic needle threader and drop-in bobbin system make it easy to get started on your next project, while the machine's automatic thread cutter and programmable foot control allow for hands-free operation and more precise control over the sewing process. Additionally, the SE2000 comes with a wide range of accessories, including seven presser feet, to help you tackle any sewing or embroidery project with ease. With its advanced features and high-quality construction, the Brother SE2000 Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a reliable and versatile machine that can handle a wide range of sewing and embroidery tasks.
The Bernette B79 stands atop Bernina's lineup, blending the sewing prowess of the B77 with the embroidery finesse of the B70 DECO. This two-in-one marvel effortlessly crafts unique dresses with delicate embroidered flower embellishments. Ideal for creators of all levels, its attractively priced, user-friendly design transforms beginners into confident makers. The Christmas Design Bundle adds festive flair, while the intuitive touchscreen interface grants easy access to a vast stitch library and diverse embroidery designs. With precision, reliability, and durability, the Bernette B79 elevates your creative journey, ensuring consistent and accurate stitching for years to come.
- High-quality stitches
- Fast embroidery speed
- Colored touch screen
- Automatic thread cutter and speed controller
- Slow sewing speed
- A bit high priced
The Janome MB-4S Embroidery Machine is a high-performance machine that is designed for commercial and home use. With four needles, the MB-4S can embroider up to four colors at once, which speeds up the embroidery process and allows for more complex designs. The machine also features a large 5.7" LCD touchscreen display, which allows for easy navigation and access to a wide range of stitch options and settings. The MB-4S has a maximum embroidery size of 9.4" x 7.9", making it ideal for large embroidery designs and projects. The machine also features a built-in USB port and two additional ports, allowing you to import and save your own embroidery designs with ease. The MB-4S's automatic thread cutter and programmable foot control allow for hands-free operation and more precise control over the embroidery process. The MB-4S comes with 100 built-in embroidery designs.
Fabrics
| Fabrics that work | Fabrics that don’t work |
|---|---|
| Natural fibers/cotton-linen-wool Fine fabrics/silk-satin-taffeta/velvet Knits Synthetic fabrics/blends-rayon-polyester Upholstery |
Accessories
The contents of the accessories kit include, a tray holding six snap on presser feet and spare bobbins.
The tray can be lifted out to reveal a compartment holding a screwdriver, an oil dispenser, a lint brush and a seam ripper.
Maintenance tips for the Husqvarna Viking Rose
| Maintenance activities | After each use | Monthly | Once each year | As needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean race hook and feed dogs | Yes | No | No | No |
| Wipe head with soft dry cloth | No | No | No | Yes |
| Wipe head with soft damp cloth | No | No | No | Yes |
| Lubricate | No | No | No | No |
| Service by sewing machine repair professional | No | No | Yes | No |
Summary: Husqvarna Viking Rose review
When it’s all said and done, we think this is one of the best sewing machines in its class. Although our friend got her machine for a paltry $250, prices for a Husqvarna/Viking Rose of this vintage and in good condition range from about $100 to $300 on e-bay and other on-line sites.
The economical price most certainly makes it possible for the home sewing enthusiast to get a good sewing and embroidery machine without breaking the bank. The stitch quality is superlative and the machine is so easy to use, it is a perfect choice for just about anyone who wants to expand their basic sewing repertoire to include decorative borders and machine quilting.
The easy to use buttonhole foot and options for three professional looking buttonholes are both definite plusses. Because the model that we reviewed cannot be connected to the internet, we recognize that there are definite limitations on the number of decorative stitch and embroidery pattern options. Therefore, we do not recommend this machine for anyone who is considered to be a machine embroidery enthusiast, or someone who spends a lot of time working on large machine embroidery projects.
If, however, you are interested in a good used sewing machine that is capable of rendering small professional looking embroidery, heirloom and decorative stitches as well as superior quality buttonholes and great straight stitching capability, then take a look at the Husqvarna/Viking Rose. Just make sure that when you get your machine, the owner’s manual comes with it. Otherwise, be prepared to purchase the manual separately. It’s the only way to guarantee that you will be getting the very best out of your new acquisition.
We have no doubt that as soon as our friend receives the manual she ordered, she will discover that her machine is capable of all kinds of great things that she never even imagined. We found the rulers on the base of the machine and the extension table to be a bit distracting.
They both start at the one inch point, but they overlap in such a way that if you use the extension table, about half of the ruler on the base of the machine is blocked. In our opinion, it is not usable at all. If you can only use it when you are using the free arm, why bother to put it there? The placement makes one wonder if perhaps it would be easier to simply use a tape measure and ignore the ruler decal altogether. While the carrying case/cover is a great idea, it is easy for someone who is not well organized to misplace or even lose the electrical power cord and foot pedal.
We like the concept of storing the foot pedal and power cord in the cover, but it might work better if the opening had some sort of cover to keep these components in place. Husqvarna/Viking has an on-line registration feature on its website allowing owners to register their machines and giving them access to all of the corporate resources for technical support, creativity tips and incentives.
If you are an advanced sewist, have a look at our best sewing machines, best sewing books and best sewing magazines posts and if you are looking to get a mechanical, heavy duty, quilting or industrial sewing machine, have a look at some of our great articles. If you are a beginner sewist, review our best sewing books for beginners, best sewing machines for beginners and best sewing machines under $200 to get started.
For brand related articles, check Best Bernette | Best Bernina | Best Brother | Best Husqvarna Viking | Best Janome | Best Juki | Best Singer |
For best accessories, check Best Chairs | Best tables | Best tracing paper | Best machine oils | Best scissors and shears | Best presser feet | Best needles | Best sewing kits |
Happy Stitching.
Husqvarna Viking Rose review
Summary
The Rose is one of those sewing machines that are capable of sewing and embroidering professional looking stitches at a fraction of the cost. The embroidery feature is not as sophisticated as a lot of newer sewing/embroidery machines, but the designs that it does offer are excellent for adding fancy borders and trims. The designs that come standard on the Rose could also be used to embellish children’s clothes, accessories and the fronts of blouses and shirts.
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Husqvarna Viking Opal Review
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Husqvarna/Viking Designer Jade 35 Review (2023 update)
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Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 960Q Review (2023 update)
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Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 930 Review (2023 Update)
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If you are an advanced sewist, have a look at our best sewing machines, best sewing books and best sewing magazines posts and if you are looking to get a mechanical, heavy duty, quilting or industrial sewing machine, have a look at some of our great articles. If you are a beginner sewist, review our best sewing books for beginners, best sewing machines for beginners and best sewing machines under $200 to get started.
For brand related articles, check Best Bernette | Best Bernina | Best Brother | Best Husqvarna Viking | Best Janome | Best Juki | Best Singer |
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Happy Stitching.
How is she transferring embroidery patterns to her card? I have the machine and never used it to embroider. I can’t find the dongle..don’t even know what it looks like. Not sure how you get files onto the care to use in the machine.
It used to be a two step system to write to the Rose cards, but now you can get something called the Amazing Designs Little Max Box. It takes the design from your computer to the card without use of a dongle. You can get it with or without the blank card from a lot of different places. It will convert any design you have to the HUS format for the rose. Google search: Amazing Designs Little Max Box to find one. As far as the original way, it was a box, a dongle, and you needed a parallel port on your computer. I hope this helps.
My friend has the little max to use with her Rose and hates it!! Too confusing!! Go to any of the sales sites and enter Husqvarna Rose and find the dongle & reader writer. Soooo much less hassle
I got the “Ultimate Box” by Vikant. The easiest embroidery transfer system to use. I bought it on line at ALL BRANDS.
Can you use the original card of the machine, in my case Husqvarna Rose with it, or the Little box card?
Does it write to the rose memory rewritable cards or only to the little max compatile cards?
In answer to Lenora’s question, you need the dongle, converter box, and computer cable from Husqvarna. I was given all the original parts when I bought my Rose 2nd hand. I found out that to transfer designs from the CD to the Rose I had to use a computer running Windows 98 to access the software that transfers designs to a writable Rose cartridge. I used it once successfully, but would rather use pre loaded design cartridges.
1. You have to have the embroidery software on your computer. I have 3D-very old but it works.
2. You have to have a reader writer that connects to your computer.
3. You have to have your dongle in one usb port and the reader writer with an embroidery card in another usb port.
Once you find a pattern you want to download you follow the instructions on the embroidery software.
I need 2 different thing?the dongle and the reader??
Is it possible to program the embroidery cards with a new Mac? I used windows XP, but bought a 2017 Apple IMac to replace it- but I can’t find a way to program on it
I own a rose Viking and want to do some hem stitchingedle but need help don’t know where to go with wing needle
betty.mikesell@yahoo.com thank you
Lenora –
Thank you for visiting Sewing Insight.
The Rose that I used for this review belongs to a sewing buddy who lives quite a distance from me. During the review, I did not embroider, but sampled different utility and decorative stitch options available on the machine. In an attempt to get an answer to your question, I called to ask if she ever uses her Rose to embroider and the answer was ‘No. I’ve been quite happy with the machine but have never attempted to embroider anything more than a border on a collar or cuff using some of the standard decorative stitches that came with the machine. That’s all I really need… or have time for.’
I’m sorry her answer wasn’t more comprehensive. Perhaps you can get a more satisfactory answer from your local Husqvarna/Viking dealer.
I have a Rose and have used it for embroidery; although not recently. There is a separate embroidery module that comes with the machine. Embroidery cards are purchased separately. They go into the slot on the side of the machine. It does a good job, but the cards are expensive; at least they were a few years ago. What I like best about my Rose is the wonderful free motion stitch it does. The only drawback is the small throat space. I have had my machine since the late 90’s and although I don’t use it every day (I have a Quilt Designer II and a Bernina 820 also), I love my Rose. IT HAS NEVER BEEN SERVICED AND IT SEWS BEAUTIFULLY, SO DON’T BELIEVE THE PERSON WHO SAYS IT HAS TO BE SERVICED EVERY YEAR!!
I actually just spoke with one of the top Viking techs in the US this mornings — he’s one of the guys who teaches other Viking dealers and techs — and he told me that these machines only need to come in once every 5 years or so even though the techs like to tell customers to bring them in every year. I just brought my mother’s Rose in for service because she wore down her feed dogs after 13+ years of happily sewing everything from draperies to wedding gowns. The machine has never needed servicing prior to this, and still stitches beautifully. My mom loves her Rose.
I’ve also had mine since they first came out with the rose and for many years used it everyday for sewing as well as embroidery projects which I did many many projects and have never had mine service and it works perfectly.
Does the Viking Rose really need to be serviced every year? Do other owners do that? I’ve been doing it but it’s expensive and I wonder if I could skip a year.
Thanks for your response. I asked the teacher of my quilting class and she said you definitely should get it serviced every year. She said she is always amazed at how much better and smoother her machine runs when it comes back from being serviced.
Haha, when I read that it needed to be serviced every year, I didn’t believe it. I thought the service guy just told her that so he could make more money. I recently purchased a used Viking Rose machine. It works fine.
I would be very interested to know if anyone has noticed any improvement in their machines after they are serviced. My zig-zag stitch seems to jerk from side to side a little but I’m not sure if that is what it is supposed to do or if the timing needs to be adjusted. All the stitches look perfect although the straight stitch isn’t as pretty as that of some of my mechanical machines.
The manual says that no oiling is necessary. Are service people supposed to oil it? If that is the case, then maybe it should be taken in for service regularly. If nothing is wrong with the machine, I wonder if the service guy would just do a little minor cleaning that the owner could have done herself and call it “serviced”? My repair center charges $125 for a basic service. That is more than I paid for my machine and more than I can afford unless there is a very imperative reason to have it done.
I have had my Rose since the late 1990 and have never had an problems with it or service done to it. I don’t sew every week but I have made a couple quilts, probably 100 dolls, several costumes, etc. I have used the embroidery for tea towels and it works very nicely. I never bought any additional embroidery cards because of the expense but I have a friend who has bought many through Ebay. I love the case because I don’t leave the machine out all the time. The case is such a perfect design, the cord and manual fit in the top section and I always put the foot pedal inside under the machine arm, for storage. This machine is so easy to use you barely need a manual. I have also been able to find videos online to show me things I have been confused about in the past. My machine came with the optional quilting package and embroidery package. Every once in awhile I consider getting a new machine but then come to my senses and realize this machine is reliable and does everything I want it to do.
I acquired my mother’s Rose when she passed away. I have been using it so far to make quilts. I have a hard time keeping my 1/4 inch seam and sewing a straight line. Should I be using a certain foot. I have the type that has the embroidery package with it. I presently have a piece of tape as a guide line. I really like the sewing machine. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
You can purchase a quarter inch foot for your Rose. You will love it.
Hi
There is a foot for the rose machine that you can purchase that has a guide on it for the 1/4″ seam works great.
You can
Purchase a 1/4” presser foot. It makes all the difference and was definitely worth it.
I’m not sue I’m reaching Judi specifically or everybody that has ever contributed to this blog. Judi…you said you were able to find videos online to help you with things you were confused about. Would you share a few with me? Until I found this site all I was ever found was info about Viking “Eden” Rose or how to embroider a rose. My plain old Viking Rose is 15 yeas old and used less than 50 hrs. I need a refresher course and don’t know where to go. Just before writing to you right now,I left a message at this site stating my predicament.
My wife has had a rose since the 90’s and she used it a lot then and loved it. It was not used for many years until recently when she found that the embroidery feature didn’t work. My daughter and grand daughters were really disappointed.The local dealers just laughed when she asked if it could be serviced. Being an electronics engineer in an earlier life I decided I decided to have a go at fixing it. Getting the cover off was tricky but I eventually did it without breaking it. There was some evidence that the electrolytic capacitors on the main board had failed. Rather than remove the board which would be difficult, I just snipped of all of the capacitors and soldered new ones on the old pigtails. I put it back together and it works like new. Grandad is a hero.
I just wanted to comment on my pleasure at reading these comments. I just bought a Rose on ebay at the top range of the prices mentioned. I haven’t received it yet but is comes with the embroidery unit and the quilting package plus just about everything ever provided for it so I think it was a good deal. I really think I will primarily use the features on the machine itself as mentioned above but I wanted to try some of the embroidery options without spending thousands. I am very happy to read about what sounds like a top quality machine. I found this by googling to see what embroidery options were useable on this machine as there are some gorgeous things on Ebay. I think I will have to research a bit more about the “cards”. Thanks for this informative review and comments!
I have had the Rose for years….only had it service one time and never again. It sews beautifully!! I have the embroidery card which originally came with the machine with about 20 designs on it. But I a program with a blank card from a sewing website online. I cannot think of the name….I do apologize. But I downloaded many free designs over the years. I am able to choose which designs I want on my card, then I print out the page which shows the designs in order. I am able to insert the card into my machine, and choose which # design I would like to sew. I only have a 4 inch hoop but am looking for a larger one. I love the Rose and wouldn’t trade it for anything. My grand daughters all all wanting me to leave it to them when I leave this earth!! Love, love, love!!
I am a home care giver, I follow my client up to there cottage, which also is across the street from a campground. When I spend time there I bring my rose to work on quilts etc. it’s up by alma which has a huscavarna dealer about 20 mins away…there I got a presser foot for less than 10.00, I also found the plus hoop for like half what I was able to get in my hometown, so there are other places to find somewhat outdated accessories…good luck, Kathy.
If you are looking for a larger hoop, I bought the PLUS HOOP years ago, but did not know you should have a #15 embroidery card to make it work. I am presently searching for one without much luck.
I recently bought a Rose and am delighted with it. The lady who enquired about the embroidery card might like to try what I did. I purchased an Ultimate Box and card which allows me to download free designs of the internet (not a plug, just a method for me to access embroidery motifs without paying an exhorbitant price from Husqvarna). The only thing you have to be careful of is downloading designs that fit the embroidery hoop limits. The Rose has quite a small embroidery area, but as this is my first embroidery machine I still very happy with what she can do. At the moment I using one of the Rose’s built in stitches to embroidery motifs to be attached to a dress bodice (like the Threads #161 dress). After a few initial hiccups which were fixed with a good service, she sews like a dream. The Rose is my second Husqvarna machine, my first is 24 years old, been serviced once and still sews like a dream. Happy playing with your ‘new’ machine.
I have the Ultimate Box also….I couldn’t think of the name before. Love it!! And there are soooo many free designs on the web!! Why purchase them when you can access them whenever!!
Do I need to buy some other software
Hello! I am considering purchasing a used Viking Rose from my local quilt shop and am doing some research online. I am looking for an entry-level embroidery machine and the asking price for this machine can’t be beat! Could anyone please tell me about the fonts that come standard on the machine? I am trying to find some info online since the store selling it is closed today….I read somewhere that it comes with 2 letter styles? Approximately how large of a letter can you embroider? I am looking to make some personalized items for my children and would love to be able to embroider 1″ – 1 1/2″ letters. This post has been a huge help – thank you all so much!
Did you get an answer to your question about moving the needle on the Rose. There are 25 needle positions. Use the stitch width button (+). (That is the fourth button over below the screen with the + and – signs with a zigzag line between.) Adjust the width between 0-6 for different positions.
The needle should move to the left of center. Click on the mirror image button (that is the third button over below the screen with the two half square triangles). The needle should move to the right of center.
Hope this helps.
How do I get the machine to sew in a straight line (not zigzag)with the needle over to the right though?
Don’t worry, I have sorted it but will keep an eye on this site – thank you in anticipation.
Is there anyone out there who would be willing to give me a call and do some quick brush up for me…. I haven’t used my machine for a couple of years and have forgotten how to do “stuff” … I’m stuck on fill patterns and conversion from digitizing to customizing …. HELP!
Can you increase the size of letters and numbers on the viking rose embroidery machine?
I would like to know more about this as well. So far I have only been able to produce about half inch letters. I’ve increased the stitch length and width to maximum machine seems to want me to but those letters are just too small. I really want 1-1 1/2 in. At this point unless someone can tell me how to get it this size on my Rose I am going to purchase an embroidery alphabet card and do so this way. Thanks for any help you can offer!
You need to increase the design size … you can go up to 4×4 … what software are you currently using ..VIP?
I am curious about the lettering too. A friend of mine gave me the Rose and I am trying to learn all I can. Being a novice at embroidery this seems very complicated. I had hoped the built in the letters would stitch bigger than .5″. Am I missing something that will make them bigger? Also, any suggestions where I can purchase a card with the alphabet?
Lisa … have you sold your 4D yet?
I just got a viking rose, but dont know what to push in order to select creating letters? I know how to sew straight and zigzag, but dont know how to create letters.
The pre-programmed lettering is not adjustable on the Rose. In order to embroider lettering on an article of clothing or etc. you would need software, an embroidery card and special embroidery box to write to the card. You don’t say if you have a reader writer box and software. If you do not have a reader-writer box and card there are several options for a box and card. http://vikant-emb.com/UltimateBoxSoftwareInfo.htm has a box, card and now offers two choices of software for the box. There is basic software that allows you to read and write to the card. – Automatically convert into a required card format for Brother, Baby Lock, Bernina Deco, Simplicity, White, Viking/Husqvarna, Pfaff and Bernina Artista from any of the read formats.
– Ultimate Box reads many embroidery formats including (at the time of publication) PES, PEC, PHB, PHC, HUS, SHV, VIP, VP3, JEF, JEF+, SEW, DST, EXP, XXX, ART(v1-3), EMB(v1-6), JAN(v1).
– No limit to the number of designs written to cards other than card space.
– Read, save and catalogue designs into folders on your computer from re-writable and most pre-programmed design cards.
– Add / Rename / Explore folders, Delete individual designs, Erase Card and lots of other functions.
– Automatic Un-Zip. No more time to spend and no additional software to use to open .ZIP design files. Automatically repairs designs even in some corrupted .ZIP files created by other conversion programs.
– Works flawlessly with all Windows operating systems including XP, Vista 32 and 64 Bit and Windows 7. MAC users need to have Virtual Explorer installed.
– The program does not crash or go away if the box is unplugged! Plug/unplug the Ultimate box as many times as you want, use different boxes of the same type or switch between single slot UB and dual slot UB2.
– 3-D view to see the thread texture of the design.
– Print actual-size templates of designs to be written or designs that have been read and stored.
– Fine tuning of file splits. Control how designs get split when using older formats/machines. No other box program has allowed the user to customize it to the degree the Ultimate box does. Very useful for modern machines which allow higher stitch/color counts.
– Single-page interface. This is the most user-friendly design for any box program ever. See more than 6 designs at a time. Window layout is adjustable and remembered.
– Use a Card Area to see what you will be writing to the card. See how full the card will be when you write. Card Gauge shows card capacity used by percent.
– Pfaff colors used in actual design are written and read. Unlike other embroidery boxes that use standardized palette. The plus software allows you to: Automatically resize the design with stitches re-calculated to fit the hoop on your embroidery machine.
– Rotate and Mirror designs.
– Convert embroidery designs from one format into another to write to the card or save in different formats on your computer. This is a lot of information I know but to get the most out of your machine you will need the above items for your machine. There is another box and card that will work with your machine and that is the Amazing Box. I personally have the Ultimate Box with the basic software. The Plus version is new. If you have any pre programmed cards for the Rose the ultimate box will read them but you cannot write to them or the original pre-programmable viking cards. The Ultimate box will also work with Embird and Buzz Explore software.
I have had my Rose for 9 years and its great. I also have a Designer which I love, just wish it could do USB ports.
I want to start free motion quilting on my rose but don’t see how to do that in the book and I can’t seem to do it. I lowered the teeth and put FM foot on but it won’t go. Can you tell me the secret please.
Regarding your free motion question, I use my Rose to free motion quite often. In fact, it is the machine I use to teach free motion even though I own a Bernina 820 and a new Bernina 710. Couple of thoughts:
Is your free motion foot a spring action foot made specifically for free motion — and not a darning foot?
Did you put the pressure foot down?
Did YOU move the fabric rather than waiting for the machine? In free motion, YOU have to move the fabric in order for the machine to stitch.
If you have done all of the above and you have the feed dogs down, there is no reason why your Rose shouldn’t do beautiful free motion. Of course, it takes practice to get even stitches and nice curves. That part comes with time. My Rose loves Sulky rayon thread and either Aurifil or Bottom Line made by Superior in the bobbin. You may have to do some tension adjustments to get your stitches perfect. It usually means loosening the top tension.
Good Luck.
Barbara –
Thank you for visiting Sewing Insight.
By ‘it won’t go’ do you mean the machine won’t sew or the fabric won’t move? The machine should sew, but the fabric won’t move until you move it. That’s what free motion means. You take control and move the fabric whichever way suits you… from side to side, in circles or back and forth.
If this explanation is too simplistic, I apologize, but this is the only explanation I can come up with for the machine not ‘going’.
Happy Stitching.
What adjustment do I need to make if my Rose is suddenly making a “birds nest” under the sewing place (behind the bobbin) …. I just had to purchase a new bobbin case … it worked great in the store …. got home … worked for 2 designs and then started making the nests!!! … HELP … don’t know how to fix this????
Figured it out … operator error … had my density to high!
I was having a bit of a problem with bird nesting too when FMQ on my Viking Rose. I did a little research and use bobbin genies; http://www.amazon.com/Little-Magic-Bobbin-Genies-pack/dp/B008MM3XKC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453050986&sr=8-1&keywords=bobbin+genie
They are an inexpensive fix for the problem. Hope that helps!
Meant to say sewing plate!
Does anyone know where or how I can get an update for my dongle on my Rose machine. I bought a new laptop and it’s not recognizing my dongle. Any help would be much appreciated. Still using my old windows xp to get my designs for now but would like the update. Can’t afford a new machine.
Have you tried calling micro-soft? They are pretty good if it’s an XP problem. Also they just had 2 purple dongles on e-bay. I’ve picked up several “spare” parts for just in case. I love my Rose … you just get 0 support from Husqvarna on it. My only problem with it is I have “hoop envy”!
I hate to look ‘dumb’ …. but what is a ‘dongle’ and what are they used for?
Jane, a dongle is a security device for Husqvarna Viking Software. People who buy a Viking machine from a Viking dealership most likely buy Viking Software. A dongle looks like a USB and has to be plugged into your computer in order to activate and use the Viking software. With machine embroidery becoming more accessible to the home sewer newer software has been developed that does not require a dongle. Such as the Ultimate box and their basic and box plus software that allows basic editing. You can also use the Ultimate box with Embird and Buzz Explore. Buzz Explore also has a box that one can use with the Rose. If you or anyone else responds to my comment please use this email: sewinglady51@gmail.com Thank you!
Hi
Had this problem with my rose ,have a software fix to the dongle problem, the reader /writer box will work on win 7 as long as you
have the 64 bit version, it can run Xp application’s.Let me know if I can help on banger123@virginmedia.com
Can you pass me on the software fix or indicate how i could have it please? I am using windows xp and my card reader and dongle is not recognised.
My Rose is about 11 years old, and in semi-retirement. I think the feed dogs may be worn, as standard servicing hasn’t helped it’s occasional poor feeding. With easy fabric (2 layers of medium weight cotton) it works great. Embroidery still works, though it’s a bit loose and designs aren’t always perfect.
Sadly, the touch-button pad is getting sick and my service place says it would cost $$$ to fix it. It seems that this is a common problem–I’ve found lots of references to it on line, but no help in fixing it. So…I’ll just keep the Rose around as a backup as long as I can get some function out of it.
So far… mine is still going strong … Hallie … Did you ever use the plus hoop?
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I have and have used the 3-position Rose hoop, splitting designs with Embird. However, it was tedious and I haven’t done it in a long time. I never got the “mega hoop” or whatever they called the all-four-side hoop, though I coveted it for a while.
Manual for this machine can be downloaded from the Husqvarna website
http://new.husqvarnaviking.com/SiteMedia/Products/Machines/Support/Rose_605_manual_EN.pdf
thanks for the info on the manual. I copied the pages that were clearer than the one that came with my machine. I received my rose when my sister passed and most definitely needed guidance .
Thank you for the manual link!!!
Thank You Lynn,
I have misplaced my manual and this was perfect!
I have had my Rose since 2001. I absolutely loved it and had a lot of fun using it. Now since about 2008 it has sat in the basement because it is not compatible with the window versions and I cant afford to purchase all these other things to get it to work. Does anyone have any suggestions
This might not work for you but I have a separate laptop for my Rose … bought one on e-bay ….. now there is no problem with other software updates.
thank you
I realise this is out by a couple of years however as the reader writer is not compatible with any OS after win 7 we decided that we would get as many of the cards as we could, hopefully as a reasonable price and eventually found almost a full set on ebay, in fact the ones we do not have are the ones it is doubtful we would ever need, also we have found that there are similar designs on different cards, we paid £12.50 per card, that is about $18, I have seen cards advertised on the ebay USA site for extortionate amounts 80/90$ there is a box of tricks that you can buy but it is expensive, we decided that the expense outweighed its practical use
Renee, If you would like to be able to use your Rose please contact me at: sewinglady1951@gmail.com I have information that will help you to use your Rose. I have mine that I use on Windows 10 just fine.
Just bought a Viking Rose and I can’t find a youtube instructional video, I get lots on the Eden Rose, the new one?
Any idea where I can look. I am a beginner and need all the help I can get.
This website helped me decide to buy my Rose.
X
There are lots of “things” on e-bay for the Rose …. just do a search for Viking Rose
I have had my Viking Rose 605 since about 1995! It’s been used only infrequently, but now I am retired from my previous occupation and ready to jump back into my hobbies. I have done some research and found out that the VR605 only works with Win98. This is disappointing, as I just recently purchased the 4D Pro Embroidery System off eBay and now have to resell that, because the 4D software only works with XP or Vista (not sure about Win 7 or 8). I am curious about the Ultimate Box I: from what I have been able to determine, it will work with the VR605, but is it only Win98 compatible or will it work with newer versions of Windows? And how would Embird software fit in with that? I am frustrated and bewildered at all the tech stuff, and I can assure you I cannot go out and purchase all new Babylock Ellisimo Gold 2 (my ultimate fantasy!)! Any direction or help you can offer would be so appreciated! I just want to use my VR605, have a few more design options other than purchasing the expensive cards, and make things for my house, my daughter and my grandbaby! I used to LOVE to sew–I want to have that feeling again! I spent 20years in the military and I can use a computer, but I am starting to get bleary eyed from all my research. My husband says to just get rid of all of it and find a new hobby! (That’s NOT gonna happen!) So, please help!
Hi sandi
all is not lost , the rose software is useable on windows 7 or 8 I use it on 7, but it has to be the 64 bit version, the easiest way round it is to buy an old laptop with the correct cable fitting on the back, and use it just for designs, most have xp and can be picked up for a few pounds, done this a few times here in the UK
for members of this site, if you contact me I can walk you through it, I also have a complete machine for spare parts if anyone needs
them including embroidery arm and plus hoop, mail me on banger123@virginmedia.com
Sandi … have you sold your 4D yet? I just upgraded from my Rose to a P 950E … the only reason is for the bigger hoop size. Liked everything about my Rose except for hoop size. Would be interested in updating my software also. ?
I have the Rose 600/605 and am using the Ultimate box to save designs on to the ultimate card that your Rose can read. If you have design cards that were purchased for the Rose originally those cards can be read with the Ultimate box and then saved to your computer if you want. If purchasing the Ultimate Box you will need to also purchase a programmable card with the box. If you have an original Rose re-programmable card you CANNOT write to that card with the Ultimate box.
Thanks for that answer! I was wondering if I could use my card!
Anyone have any suggestions for the semlpt.sys error?
Donna, please email me at my personal email sewinglady51@gmail.com You more than likely need to update the drivers for the Ultimate box. I have all of them and can email them to your personal email.
After 2 years of futile searching I feel that all is not lost. Meaning ..over $2,500 which includes the price of my machine and some “cards” and a larger hoop. My extra cards are Christmas motifs, plain alphabets, floral alphabets, appliques, and more. At the time of my purchase, 1998, I was about to retire and had it in mind to use machine to supplement my income. Had very little computer knowledge at that time and was afraid to buy the machine that the sales person was pushing at a base price of $5,000. That would be the model where the designs came off the internet and you didn’t use “cards” “What if I can’t learn?” I took the lessons that came with the purchase (maybe 6). To make a long story short, I became ill,I’ve been FINE for years but I’ve forgotten every thing I ever learned. My machine has less than 50 hours use. I’m chomping at the bit to begin, but can’t find help anywhere Local dealers no longer exist. I’d like to find actual ROSE owners and positive users. I will travel and pay for lessons to get started again on the rest of my life. I live in Fall River,MA I don’t think I want to deal with dealers that will probably want to sell me the latest. Besides what do they know about a 16 year specimen.I hope to hear from someone anyone with help or advice. Sincerely, Judith Armstrong
Thank you ladies so much! You have all contributed to this page in ways that has helped me immensely and I can’t thank you enough. I received my Rose from my beloved mother in law 10 yrs ago. Use it for basic sewing and my daughter wishes for me to embroider napkins for her wedding. EEK! I have all the embroidery stuff but never used it. Any suggestions on how to get started?
Donna, I have had my Rose since 1995. I use it for piecing quilts, actual quilting and machine embroidery. I have information that I can share with you but would need to do so through email to you. Do you belong to any yahoo groups such as the Viking Rose group?
I would appreciate any help that you offer. Thank You. I will try join the Viking Rose group. Once I do, how do I contact you?
Donna, Of the two groups I mentioned there is more activity and information on the yahoo group: husqvarnavikingquilters In your search engine put: yahoo group husqvarnavikingquilters You need to request membership. After acceptance you can post your question that you did already on the Sewing Insight website. I get a group email with all recent conversations daily from the husqvarnaviking group. There is very little activity on the Viking Rose group. Looking forward to hearing from you again. Once you are in the new group and post a comment I can reply to sender. That is how I can reply to your email.
how do I send you my email without having it show up on this feed?
I have not found a way unless you put it in the comments.
Donna decided to just post an email address to you: sewinglady51@gmail.com Waiting for your email to me to my gmail.
Um…how do I join the VR group? Can you send me a link? Thanks
D Stanton, I did not forget you. Have finally gotten the links to join the Viking Rose Yahoo group. You are right it is not very active but there are a lot of files that will be very helpful to you that you will be able to download. Also I monitor the site daily and get updates as soon as someone posts on it. I know the moderator and as soon as you request to join she will accept you. Also any comments you make will allow me or anyone else to respond directly to you at your email. Not sure if you can click on the web sites I have given you or if you will have to copy and paste into your browser. The second one may be the quickest one to send your request to join. You may even mention my name in your request. Hope to hear from you soon.
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/VikingRoseOwners/info
vikingroseowners-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
dstanton, the owner of the Viking Rose site told me to tell you to make sure to fill out the questionnaire. That way your request will go through to her. Hope to hear from you soon.
I don’t understand what I’m supposed to be rating. I think I might like to join this Viking Rose “chat”group. I bought my Viking Rose about 13 years ago plus a couple of hoops and 5 cards and never used them because I didn’t retire as planned. Now its impossible to get more cards or info or help. I’ve forgotten almost every thing I learned. I took the lessons that came with the purchase of the machine plus a few more. Any advice??? Sincerely, Judith
P>S. I left Website blank also…no clue
Judith, the yahoo group Viking Rose has a lot of good information in the files available for you to download after you have been approved for membership. There are several of us that that monitor questions that new members might have. I myself have had my Rose for over 15 years. It was actually my second embroidery machine. My first was a Singer that used already programmed cartridges that were inserted into the top of the machine. I also have a Viking Quit/Embroidery Designer 2 and a Designer 1 USB. I have accumulated a lot of helpful information, updates for all three machines and willingly share with those that need the info or the updates that sometimes are hard to find if one is not real comfortable with the computer. In order to send a request to join the Viking Rose group you will need to fill out the questionnaire to the best of your ability. The questionnaire helps the moderator of any group to determine the sincerity of the person requesting to join. All moderators try to keep their groups free of people who are just wanting to scam members in the group. Some of the files that I have accumulated include the PDF’s for the user manual that came with the machine and the 84 page Viking Users Guide that was at PDF’s. Hope this information has been useful to you and anyone else that has a Rose.
I sent a request to join the group. I just purchased a used machine. I have no idea what I need to buy for the embroidery to work on the machine. I’m looking at the card reader 4D
Betty, Did you purchase a D2 or a D1 embroidery machine? Please respond to my sewinglady51@gmail.com If you do that it is easier for me to keep track of our conversations. Also if you reply from your personal email I can send you any pdf’s that I have that would be useful to you.
I am the owner of Husqvarna Rose, It has given away !! can any one suggest where to get a repair manual.
I am from srilanka and there are no repair services here.
Kind Regards!
Leonard Fernando
Leonard, I have a PDF file of the Rose service manual. It was released after the Rose had been out for a few years and newer machines had been released. If you would like I can email you the manual. Email me at ssomerville@comcast.net
I am having an issue with stitching. The tension must be wrong because on the front side of what I have just sewn the thread is straight. How do I fix this problem? I have a video but it is not cd, so I can’t watch it to fix the problem.
I need help with the tension on my Rose sewing machine. It is messed up and I don’t have directions to fix it. All I have is a tape and I no longer have a tape machine! Help
Hello, Sheila –
Thank you for visiting Sewing Insight.
This particular machine is so old that I cannot locate answers to your questions on the internet. However, one person who visited this page found a Yahoo group of Viking Rose owners. I suggest you join this group and post your queries there. Perhaps other Rose owners have encountered similar challenges. The link is https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/VikingRoseOwners/info
vikingroseowners-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Happy stitching.
Vernelle, I have information that may help you with your tension problem. Please email me at ssomerville@comcast.net
It doesn’t speak well of Viking that the Rose is considered “old”. My mom’s Free Westinghouse from the 1950s still runs like a top.
Shelia If you can email me at sewinglady1951@gmail.com I have a PDF of the Rose Service Manual. It addresses thread tension problems. I will be glad to send you a link to download the Manual.
My machine the Husqvarna Rose was bought new in 1999 and I have had so much pleasure creating embroidery as well as making countless garments and linen for the home. As for the comment about it not being for an embroidery enthusiast I must disagree. Over the years I have acquired a few cards and have mixed and matched them to make entirely new designs. So I think it is the best and most versatile machine Viking ever made. For my grand-daughter’s special gift I designed and embroidered a picture of the church, some sheep and grassland, hearts, also using the alphabet for a personal touch. She was delighted. So you see I wouldn’t change it. I have had it serviced once during these years.
Alma, I agree with you about the Rose. I use mine along with my D1 and Quilt/Embroidery D2 almost every day. Before Xmas I had all three machines embroidering. Good thing my office chair has casters on it to wheel back and forth between machines.
I lowered the feed dogs and now I can’t get them to come back up. I tried turning the wheel as far the the right as possible, but nothing happened.
Copied from the manual.
Lowering the feed teeth
The feed teeth are lowered when
you turn the dial to the left to .
Turn the dial to the right to if
you wish to raise the feed teeth. The
feed teeth will not come up until
you begin to sew.
The feed teeth are lowered when
sewing buttons and for free-hand
work.
By lowering the feed teeth it is
easier to get thick garments under
the presser foot. Do not forget to
raise the feed teeth before starting to
sew.
Note: The feed teeth are lowered
automatically when the embroidery
unit is put in place.
When removing the embroidery
unit, the feed teeth will raise as you
start to sew.
Thank you so much for your reply. My husband figured out that if you turn the wheel, the feed dogs come up. (After turning the wheel to the right, of course),
Happy sewing.
Linda
You are welcome!!!
I have this problem neither the card reader or the dongle will work with any OS later than windows 98 I have seen these readers for sale on ebay, waste of money if you have OS later than this, i have ten embroidery cards for 605 machine, I contacted Husqvarna who confirmed that there are no updates for this software.
Chris, Not sure if I addressed your question before on a reader writer box for the Rose. I use the Vikant Ultimate box on Windows 10. I have the basic box. There is a plus set up that has some editing software with it.
Ultimate Box Plus saves you hundreds of dollars, spent otherwise on the additional software. Ultimate Box Plus provides all features of Ultimate Box Basic, plus, you can:
– Automatically resize the design down with stitches, re-calculated to fit the hoop on your embroidery machine.
– Rotate and Mirror designs.
– Convert embroidery designs from one format into another to save on your computer. (Basic converts also, but only when writes to the card)
If you will email me at sewinglady51@gmail.com I will share with you PDF’s I have comparing the three options you have for reader/writer box and basic software for the Rose.
Does anyone know how to set the 1/4 inch seam on the rose ( not using a 1/4th foot.
Carol, You can achieve a 1/4 in. seam with any of the presser feet for the Rose by lining up the edge of your fabric with the outside edge of the feed dog. I would use the single hole throat plate even if the presser foot I was using was for a stitch other than a straight stitch. Feel free to email me privately if you would like. ssomerville@comcast.net
Carol use this email instead of Comcast. sewinglady51@gmail.com
I am trying to use the PLUS HOOP for embroidery and the instructions say I have to have a #15 embroidery card. Does anyone know where to find one? I asked Viking and they do not sell the cards any longer.
These are often sold (used) on eBay.
Valuable analysis . Apropos if you are wanting a MD MS-100 , my family used a sample form here
http://goo.gl/7E4qMMHello, I have owned my preowned Rose 605 for about 5 years. I wanted to do some lettering, I am a little confused. Do I need to have the embroidery system hooked up to do that?
The built-in lettering is similar to decorative stitching, so no embroidery set up is required. (I would recommend embroidery thread and stabilizing or interfacing for best results.)
Use the embroidery set up when stitching designs from cards, for example, the lettering on card #21.
I am interested in purchasing a used Rose from a local online garage sale site. However; I will use it primarily for monogramming/lettering. Is this a good machine to purchase for that purpose?
If you can purchase a used embroidery card that has a font/monogram that is to your liking, you can use the Rose to get nice results. However, there are more modern machines offering addition lettering choices. See card #2,#3, #13 and #21 on the Husqvarna embroidery website.
Can anyone tell me where I can download the software for transferring designs from my computer to a card on an old Rose. I have everything I need to do this apart from being able to locate the software.
I would like to know also. Did you figured it out?
It takes the design from your computer to the card without use of a dongle. You can get it with or without the blank card from a lot of different places. looking like a real vikings and such old fighter. But still very smart.
I’ve had my Husqvarna Rose since 2002. Recently we had to replace our computer. The new one has Windows 10 which is not compatible.
I purchased an older windows XP laptop. Ive downloaded the software but now it says it doesn’t recognize the dongle. Any ideas?
I do not see any comments on this blog since 2017. I am trying to rediscover my Rose 605 and need to purchase the extension table because this machine has such a small sewing space. Can’t locate mine. Does anyone still participate in this discussion? Thanks, Karen
Good morning all ye Rose people….. lol….. Im lientjie from Rustenburg South Africa…. i also have a Husqvarna Rose and all of a sudden after 6 stiches it stops. Then i just wait like 3 seconds and it will stich again for 6 stiches….and so it repeat the cycle…. if any one can help me with info on what can be wrong…. please send me an email on vanderwesth.lientjie4@gmail.com… much appreciated
Can anyone tell me what bobbins to use and where to buy the for The Rose.
I bought mine in 1997, with some of the money my Mom left me when she passed away. I love the machine and would’t part with it. Unfortunately, I have not been able able to purchase Husqvarna bobbins. the “all-purpose” ones are not right.
Any helper advised any one can give me would be greatly appreciated!
jskunes12@comcast.net
I am starting to bet a blinking bobbin message on the display like the bobbin may be empty but it is not. it will stop sewing and then restart.
what does this mean. I cannot seem to find the answer anywhere
Hi, I have a Husqvara Rose. I have a reader/Writer box but have lost the dongle. What can I do to write to my card. Is there anywhere that I can buy one.
I bought a used Rose from Joanns- it was barely used by one person once.. so I was able to get into their free classes. It was amazing. I have had Rose over 15 years. She has never been serviced, and has seen heavy quilting, a lot of flannel sewing and even some embroidery early on. She still works great. Back when I did a lot of embroidery, I signed up for a lot of sites that would give away free embroidery patterns that go with Rose. I never paid for anything past the initial embroidery kit and I have plenty of fancy stuff to make. I kind of wish I had gotten the creator module, but I really never needed it once I found the freebies.
I was gifted a Rose today with all the original attachments, including several pieces of computer software and those chip things that get inserted into the machine to make great stitches . I am so excited about this !