Embroidery machines with a large hoop, ranked
Every machine we track, largest embroidery field first, drawn to scale. The field is the biggest design a machine can stitch in one hooping.
Specs from each maker, checked November 13, 2026.
- 17.9 × 11 inPrice of Janome Memory Craft 500E on Amazon
- 27.9 × 11 inPrice of Poolin EOC06 on Amazon
- 35 × 7 inPrice of Brother PE800 on Amazon
- 45 × 7 inPrice of Brother PE900 on Amazon
- 55 × 7 inPrice of Brother SE1900 on Amazon
- 65 × 7 inPrice of Brother SE2000 on Amazon
- 76.7 × 3.9 in (170 × 100 mm)Price of Singer SE9180 on Amazon
- 84 × 4 inPrice of Brother PE545 on Amazon
- 94 × 4 inPrice of Brother PE570 on Amazon
- 104 × 4 inPrice of Brother SE700 on Amazon
Bar length shows field area relative to the largest machine on the list.
How big is “large”?
Home machines come in a few common field sizes. A 4 × 4 in field covers names and small motifs. A 5 × 7 in field, 2.2 times the area, handles totes and quilt blocks. Fields around 8 × 11 in and above take sweatshirt fronts and pillow covers. See them side by side in the hoop size checker.
Common questions
Which home embroidery machine has the largest hoop?
Of the machines we track, the Janome Memory Craft 500E and the Poolin EOC06 have the largest field, 7.9 × 11 in. Both are embroidery-only.
Is 5 × 7 a large hoop?
It is the most common “large” size on entry and mid-range machines, and big enough for tote bags and most quilt blocks. Sweatshirt fronts and jacket backs need more.
Can I put a bigger hoop on my machine?
Only up to the machine’s maximum embroidery field. The field is how far the arm can move, so a larger third-party hoop doesn’t make a small machine stitch bigger designs.
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