# Best embroidery machines with a large hoop, ranked by field size Source: https://threadandfeed.com/best/best-large-hoop-embroidery-machine Publisher: Thread & Feed. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://threadandfeed.com/how-we-pick Hoop names like "jumbo" or "extra large" mean nothing on their own. What decides whether a design fits a jacket back or a 12 inch quilt block is the actual embroidery field, the area the needle can reach without rehooping. This guide ranks machines by the maximum field each listing states, converted to millimeters so you can compare against design files, which are usually sized in mm. We also compare needle count, because a single-needle home machine stops for every color change while a multi-needle machine runs a design through on its own. At the top are 15-needle commercial machines with 20 x 14 inch fields. Further down are home machines from Poolin, Janome and Brother whose listings make no multi-needle claim and that reach 7.9 x 15 inches or 6 x 10 inches for far less. Pick the smallest field that fits your largest regular design, then weigh needles and price. ## Picks ### 1. Smartstitch S-1501 Commercial Embroidery Machine with 15 Needles,14"x20" Embroidery Area,1200SPM Max Speed,12" Touch Screen, Wifi available, capable of embroidering on 3D Caps, Flat, T-shirt and more Needles: 15; Embroidery area: 14 x 20 inch; Max speed: 1,200 spm; Cap support: 270 degree wide angle cap system; Screen: 12 inch touchscreen A 15-needle commercial machine with a 14 x 20 inch area, 1,200 spm top speed, a 270 degree cap system and a 12 inch touchscreen. A strong all-round choice for shirts, caps and jacket backs. What the listing offers: - Laser positioning, automatic color change and a smart control system are listed. - The 270 degree wide angle cap system handles 3D caps and the sides of caps. - Starter pack included, and the listing describes support through manuals, video training and a user group. Limits to know: - Return terms require keeping the wooden pallet and packaging for some days, per the listing. - A commercial machine this size needs dedicated floor space and a sturdy stand. ### 2. Poolin EOC07 Embroidery Machine,15"x 7.9" Large Embroidery Area & 4 Hoops Max field (listing): 7.9 x 15 in; Field in mm (converted): About 201 x 381; Needles: Not stated; Max speed: Not stated; Screen: 7 inch color touchscreen A home embroidery machine with a 7.9 x 15 inch maximum field and three hoop sizes. The longest field among the home machines here, at a fraction of commercial prices. What the listing offers: - 7.9 x 15 inch field is the longest of the home machines in this guide. - Includes 7.9 x 15, 7.9 x 7.9 and 5.5 x 5.5 inch embroidery areas, per the listing. - Wi-Fi design transfer through the Institch website. Limits to know: - The listing does not mention multiple needles, so plan on manual color changes. - Maximum stitch speed is not stated in the listing. ### 3. BAI The Mirror 15 Needle 20"x14" Large Area Commercial Embroidery Machine,1200 SPM High Speed & 850 SPM on Hats,Institch OS5 Intuitive Control,Software Included,Local Tech Support Needles: 15; Embroidery area: 20 x 14 inch; Max speed: 1,200 spm flat, 850 spm caps; Cap support: Structured caps listed; Screen: Not stated (Institch OS5 touchscreen) A 15-needle commercial machine that lists a stable 850 stitches per minute on structured caps and 1,200 on flats, with the Institch OS5 touchscreen and local tech support. It suits shops mixing hats and shirts. What the listing offers: - The listing gives a specific cap speed, 850 SPM on structured caps, which few listings state. - Local technical support and free training are included, according to the listing. - Fifteen needles reduce thread changes on multi-color logos. Limits to know: - The cap frame rotation angle and cap embroidery area are not stated. - It is one of the most expensive machines here. ### 4. Janome Memory Craft 550E 14x7.9" Embroidery Machine Max field (listing): 7.9 x 14.2 in; Field in mm (converted): About 201 x 361; Needles: Not stated; Max speed: 400 to 860 spm; Screen: Color LCD Janome's large-field home embroidery machine with a 7.9 x 14.2 inch field, 180 designs, auto jump thread trimming and four hoops including the RE36b with hoop levers. What the listing offers: - Four hoops are included: SQ14b, RE20b, SQ20b and RE36b, plus an extra wide table. - Automatically trims jump threads and returns after a thread break. - On-screen editing includes resize, rotate, arc, combine and corner layout. Limits to know: - No multi-needle system is listed, so multi-color designs need manual thread changes. - Costs more than the Poolin EOC07, which lists a slightly longer field. ### 5. Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine 6" x 10" Large Hoop Max field (listing): 6 x 10 in; Field in mm (converted): About 152 x 254; Needles: Not stated; Max speed: 850 spm; Screen: 4.85 inch color touch screen The listing calls it a dedicated large hoop embroidery machine: 6 x 10 inch field, 258 designs, 850 spm, Wi-Fi and BES Blue software in this bundle. For jacket backs and big quilt blocks. What the listing offers: - 6 x 10 inch field ties the NQ3550W for the largest of the home models here. - BES Blue embroidery and lettering software is included in the bundle. - 850 stitches per minute and a 4.85 inch color touch screen. Limits to know: - Embroidery only; the NQ3550W adds sewing with the same field. - About double the PE900 price for the larger field. ### 6. Poolin EOC06 Large Hoop Embroidery Machine, 11 x 7.9 in Embroidery Area Max field (listing): 7.9 x 11 in; Field in mm (converted): About 201 x 279; Needles: Not stated; Max speed: Not stated; Screen: 7 inch touch screen A lower-cost machine with the same 7.9 x 11 inch field as the Janome 500E, four hoops, 200 designs and USB or Wireless LAN design transfer. What the listing offers: - Same 7.9 x 11 inch maximum field as the Janome 500E for less money. - Four hoops included: two 5.5 x 5.5, one 7.9 x 7.9 and one 7.9 x 11 inch. - Accepts DST or DSB files via USB flash drive or Wireless LAN. Limits to know: - Stitch speed and needle count are not stated in the listing. - Support is directed to a Facebook user group, per the listing, which may not suit every buyer. ### 7. Janome Embroidery Machines - MB7 Heavy Duty Computerized Embroidering and Quilting Machine for Beginners to Experts, Multi Needle Embroidery Machine with 5.7" Remote Computer Screen for Stitching Needles: 7; Embroidery area: 9.4 x 7.9 inch; Max speed: Not stated; Cap support: Not stated; Screen: 5.7 inch remote computer screen Janome's home-use seven-needle machine with a 9.4 x 7.9 inch field, jumbo bobbin and a 5.7 inch remote screen. It suits a home business that wants a quieter, smaller step up from single-needle embroidery. What the listing offers: - Works with Janome hoops and industry-standard Tajima hoops per the listing. - Automatic jump-thread trimming and auto return after thread break are listed. - Jumbo bobbin means fewer bobbin changes on long runs. Limits to know: - Cap support and top speed are not stated on the listing. - Seven needles and a smaller field than the commercial machines here. ### 8. Janome Memory Craft 500E Limited Edition Embroidery Machine Bundle (White) Series: Memory Craft embroidery; Stitches / designs: 160 designs, 6 fonts; Max stitch width: Not applicable; Workspace: 7.9 x 11 inch embroidery field; Standout feature: 4 hoops included Janome's dedicated embroidery machine with a 7.9 x 11 inch field, 160 designs and on-screen editing. Included in this lineup for buyers who want Janome embroidery rather than a sewing machine. What the listing offers: - Four hoops are included, from 5.5 x 5.5 inches up to 7.9 x 11 inches. - On-screen editing covers resize, rotate, combine and drag and drop. - Extra-wide extension table and needles and bobbins come in the bundle. Limits to know: - Embroidery only; it does not sew regular seams. - The listing does not state embroidery speed or design transfer method. 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