Brother's GAME CHANGING Artspira App Announcement!?

Brother just announced a HUGE change / update to the Artspira app. The FREE VERSION will now include the feature to import external embroidery, cutting & printing designs. "Starting November 30, 2023, Artspira users will be allowed to import any design and store up to 20 designs in Artspira (you can add and remove the 20 designs as you wish!). Artspira+ Subscription Plan users, the paid version of Artspira, can store and import up to 100 designs."
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*Does this change your mind about the new Skitch PP1 embroidery machine?* Brother just announced a HUGE change / update to the Artspira app. The FREE VERSION will now include the feature to import external embroidery, cutting & printing designs. "Starting November 30, 2023, Artspira users will be allowed to import any design and store up to 20 designs in Artspira (you can add and remove the 20 designs as you wish!). Artspira+ Subscription Plan users, the paid version of Artspira, can store and import up to 100 designs."
*Brother Skitch PP1 Single-Needle Embroidery Machine*
This is NOT a sponsored video & I purchased this product myself.

🎥 WATCH MORE EMBROIDERY VIDEOS

Thank you for watching the videos I’ve done about machine embroidery! If you have additional questions, I first ask that you go through the playlist of previous vids as I may have answered it already. Because I’m *not* a sewing machine tech / expert I cannot provide 1-on-1 assistance with your machine or guide you through specific issues. Please reach out to the Brother Product Support Center.

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[gainzwillbemade]

They was not selling. See what's happens when consumers don't allow bs. Good job consumers.

[jackiemaddox]

As always, you give us your honest review of products. I am so tired of influencers giving reviews because they were "gifted" products. Thank you!

[lynnshepard]

I’m really pleased that Brother listened to and acted on consumer feedback. Many large corporations don’t do that, at least in time to ensure that their customers will want products they offer. Thanks for your always honest and thorough reviews! 😘

[Chitterboye]

You played a role in making a big change! Awesome job!!❤❤❤❤

[lenevaway]

Once they add a USB port, I might buy. Thanks so much for your reviews & info.

[thekirksiffs]

I have 2 conventional Brother embroidery machines, and they are fantastic. I have no need for this machine when I have the other two with much more friendly functions for the user. One of my machines has wifi so I can already use the free Artspira if I want (and I have). The main thing that does intrigue me about Skitch is the free arm capability. If Brother were to produce a small format free arm embroidery with conventional interface, I'd be interested in that.

[anthonysanders]

Props to you for calling Brother to the carpet on this issue! Enjoy your videos & appreciate you advocating for your FELLOW makers ✊🏿

[janinelew]

That's cool that they're offering that, but you still have to be online to use it.

[chcnsac]

Thank you for your honest reviews. I only found you recently and thought the Skitch sounded like an awesome affordable machine with a free arm feature. Apparently Brother didn’t do their “homework “ on realistic consumer wants and needs. USB port is a definite need, and also as you said, access to more free or minimal cost designs. Will continue to follow your channel & thank you again. ❤

[fiercekittenz]

I've heard Brother's influencer marketing group can be super toxic. BRAVO for ignoring them and giving your honest opinion. I would have breathed fire at them had they had the audacity to reach out to me over email about my opinions.

[nancyloomis]

I'm glad that Brother came around and really listened to consumers. Listening to obvious and real problems consumers are having with products and then actually doing something about them is key to what will keep a company in business for a long time. I have a couple of Brother sewing machines and have had to use their customer service before and found that they really do back up their products and want to resolve your issues. 👍

[jilbertb]

Your honest content gets more views than their "marketing" videos! You Go Girl!

I don't hate Brother, i had a PRW sew/emb 20 yrs ago, I outgrew it and buy better machines now cause i can afford it.

Well, you can always donate the machine - you'll get the purchase write off AND the donation write off. 😂

Can't wait to see how many ppl return these to Joann after the holidays! Poor Joann's.... 😢

[maureentreichler]

Thank you for purchasing the machine and giving an honest review. You were a voice that made a change! I'm still not sure I ready to purchase. But I know you will keep us updated.

[TeaCupCracked]

It's really important to keep instilling that being critical and transparent with reviewing a product is not a 'bad' thing that companies should be afraid of. If a company is creating a product that they believe is the best-effort they could bring to market for the consumer then there should be no reason to fear or push back on neutral-toned honest opinions and analysis. You did a good job in measuring that balance and walking that tight rope of communicating your concerns without being negative for negative sake. This is what brother needed to hear to keep them on-track with their customer-base. They did not need head pats for a product that could be much better and could serve their target audience much better. Thank you for staying strong and professional under whatever pressure might have been going on around this.

[debco]

I’m glad they changed their minds but it’s still a hard no for me. They are going to want that subscription money and will be pushing Skitch owners to subscribe by rolling any new features into Artspira’s paid version. It’s Cricut all over again. You shouldn’t need an app to make your machine work.

[bobbinsew]

I was put off when Brother starting charging huge prices for minor upgrades to Canvas. So I jumped ship to Silhouette, with its one off very reasonable price for their Business edition software. What they have put out here with the App to use Machine is NOT going to get my money either. They messed up with the original Scan n Cut having to use a usb to transfer designs and they have done it again. Brother seems to have a need to control its users, when other companies are doing everything they can to empower their users to make the most of their equipment.
Brother, do better!

[mcdonuts]

I VERY MUCH appreciate maintaining your integrity to post your opinion. This is what forces the market and products in general to improve! It’s better for consumers

[NikkiVelazquez]

Glad they listened to feedback. I still won't buy an app-dependent machine, though.

[susananderson]

Would you recommend the Brother 800 or Artspira for a new user?
I'm glad they changed that feature. However, being able to use a larger magnetic frame would likely get us to purchase one. If they don't, highly likely will NOT.