Singer CE-250 Futura Embroidery Sewing Machine CE250 Start Price USD 638.95 Current Price USD 638.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 27, 2008 End Time Tuesday, October 07, 2008 Location College Station See more about 'Singer CE-250 Futura Embroidery Sewing Machine CE250 ' Description    All Singer Brand Products Now Carry A 90 Day Money Back Guarantee!     Singer CE250 Quantum Futura Sewing Embroidery Machine The Newest Model From Singer Today! This Product Is Factory Serviced  Low Price Guarantee! If you find a lower advertised price, we will meet their price. Call us toll free 877-530-6592   Introducing the Singer CE-250 Quantum Futura, the newest break-through in sewing and embroidery technology! Whether it is repairing clothing, creating new garments, embroidering a tablecloth, or even creating your own custom embroidery designs, the CE-250 Quantum Futura can tackle any sewing and embroidery project! Regular sewing tasks are made simple with 99 built-in stitch programs, 120 built-in designs, programmable needle up/down, one-touch pattern selection, four styles of one-step buttonhole, drop-feed for free-motion sewing, and much more! Create beautiful embroidery with a direct connection to a Windows compatible computer, and create your own embroidery designs from photos or clip-art! With the Included Auto Punch Software the CE-250 will recognize most of the popular formats such as xxx, pes, sew, hus, etc and will convert them to .FHE One-touch pattern selection Large (4 1/2” X 6 3/4”) and small (3 1/8” X 4 3/4”) hoop Transmit designs directly to the machine via USB cable Three StayBright LED Lights™ for illumination Programmable needle up/needle down Four styles of one-step buttonholes with exclusive underplate system Drop feed 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 FeedA 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.* (*Source: Market Facts, March 2002)Sewing Machine Features: Electronic Sewing MachineSewing machine has push button stitch selection. 99 Built-In Stitch ProgramsA large variety of stitches for construction, decorative sewing, heirloom sewing and quilting always ensures the perfect stitch for every project. Built-In Stretch StitchesSpecially 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.Embroidery Features: 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. Windows CompatibleOperates with any computer with an Operation System of Windows® 2000 or higher. 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-DigitizingAutomatically digitize custom embroidery using your own images or clip art with control over stitch settings. 120 Built-In DesignsSelect 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 3?” 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. Free 3900 Designs CD (Mail in rebate)(a $129.00 value) Allows user to view and download 3900 stock designs in the .dst format. 42 categories of designs 21 design fonts Print custom catalogs of designs       Singer Company Warranty LIMITED 25-YEAR WARRANTY..on SEWING MACHINE HEADThe sewing machine head and any of its parts other than those covered by either of the separate warranties below or those subject to normal wear and tear are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of 25 years from the date of purchase. If any manufacturing defect appears in the sewing machine head or in its parts other than those parts covered below or those subject to normal wear and tear within 25 years of purchase, we will provide free replacement parts, but at your cost for labor. However, during the first 90 days from date of purchase, we will repair any manufacturing defect in your sewing machine without charge to you for parts or labor. LIMITED 5-YEAR WARRANTY..on MOTORS, LIGHT ASSEMBLY, WIRING, SWITCHES, SPEED CONTROL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTSThe electric parts of the sewing machine are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. If any manufacturing defect appears in these parts within five years of purchase, we will provide free replacement parts, but at your cost for labor. However, during the first 90 days from date of purchase, we will repair any manufacturing defect in your sewing machine without charge to you for parts or labor. LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY..on ADJUSTMENTS, BELTS, RINGS, BULBS, ATTACHMENTSWithin one (1) year of purchase, we will provide required adjustments, and replace defective belts, light bulbs, or attachments at no charge. We will repair any manufacturing defect, which appears in your sewing machine within 1 year from date of purchase without charge to you for parts or labor.  This Product Is Factory Serviced      All Singer Brand Products Now Carry A 90 Day Money Back Guarantee! Factory Serviced sing-fs-ce250+ By bidding in this auction you are acknowledging you have READ and AGREE to the following terms.   OUR AUCTION POLICIES Questions? - Call Toll Free 877-530-6592   Alaska, Hawaii and Canada residents pay actual shipping charges. We do Not ship Janome products to Canada. Do not bid if you do not plan to purchase. Please ask all questions regarding this item before placing a bid. All bidders outside of the contiguous United States should contact us for a shipping quote before bidding. Orders paid by Pay Pal, Money Order  normally ship out within 1-2 business days. All shipping prices include insurance. . 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