Laura Ashley Limited Edition NX-800

The new Laura Ashley Limited Edition NX-800 sewing machine is the secondLaura Ashley licensed machine from Brother that offers outstanding performance in both sewing and quilting. The newmachine was unveiled at the Brother Dealer Convention in August. Laura Ashley representatives were present to share inthe excitement of this new machine. The Laura Ashley Limited Edition NX-800 showcases the latest in technologicaladvancements with almost endless stitch possibilities. It was built to accommodate large home décor projects, elaborategarment construction, quilting and typical everyday sewing tasks.

Today’s sewing and quilting enthusiasts will love putting “a touch of English in every stitch” with this Laura Ashley inspired sewing machine. The Laura Ashley Limited Edition NX-800 can be used to create beautiful projects ranging from clothing to home furnishings. Since the demand for an easy, affordable way to achieve personalized home décor is quite large, the Laura Ashley Limited Edition NX-800 was developed with features and functions that save time and make life a little easier. User-friendly features include: an easy to use-automatic threading system, 10 buttonhole styles, a Quick-Set™ bobbin, enhanced fabric feed, and a LCD display screen. This machine also boasts 138 built-in sewing stitches and three sewing fonts. Sideways sewing can be used with either straight or zigzag stitches, perfect for sewing patches and appliqués. The My Custom Stitch™ feature is also included, and is used to combine and alter pre-set stitches. Plus, 10 memory pockets let users store created stitches for later use.

“The current trends in quilting have expanded beyond the traditional bedroom or decorative quilt. Quilted handbags, luggage, cosmetic cases and other travel accessories can be seen at trade shows and stores and gift shops all over the country,” explained Dean F. Shulman, senior vice president of Brother International Corporation and head of the company’s home appliance division.

With the quilting features and accessories in the Laura Ashley Limited Edition NX-800, anyone can create these stylish quilted items with ease. The machine has an automatic upper thread tension which adjusts automatically over virtually any fabric thickness. Included with the machine is a walking foot, which allows for smoother feeding of multiple layers of fabric, and the quilting foot, which allows for more accurate placement of quilting stitches. Plus, the quilting guide helps ensure evenly spaced rows of quilting stitches. For those who create larger projects such as a quilted garment bag or decorative wall hanging or bedspread, a wide extension table is included to make it easy to maneuver large projects.