Complete setups
Complete Sewing, Quilting, Embroidery and Knitting Setups by Budget
A roundup helps you pick one thing. A setup is everything you need to actually start, grouped by what each piece does, with a running total at three budgets. Buy the list and you can sew, quilt or stitch the week it arrives.
Cozy Stitchery publishes 21 complete craft setups across 7 hobbies at three budgets. A beginner setup runs from about Under $250 to Under $1,500 depending on the craft, and an expert setup from about Under $1,500 to Under $20,000. Every item is priced, grouped by the job it does, and linked.
The tables below give the total for each tier. To work out the quantities a setup cannot know, such as how much fabric, batting or yarn your own project needs, use the craft calculators. If you would rather record your own numbers on paper as you shop, the Complete Maker's Kit includes a shopping list worksheet broken down by hobby and tier, in the same Beginner, Intermediate and Expert structure as these pages.
crochet setups
| Tier | Centerpiece | Items | Total | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  Susan Bates Silvalume Set | 11 | Under $250 | View setup |
| Intermediate |  Clover Amour Set (10) | 16 | Under $600 | View setup |
| Expert |  Tulip Etimo Rose Set | 17 | Under $1,500 | View setup |
cross stitch setups
| Tier | Centerpiece | Items | Total | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  Dimensions Garden Bouquet | 9 | Under $250 | View setup |
| Intermediate |  Daylight Slimline 4 | 12 | Under $600 | View setup |
| Expert |  Side-Clamp Workstand | 16 | Under $2,000 | View setup |
garment sewing setups
| Tier | Centerpiece | Items | Total | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  Brother CS7000X | 24 | Under $1,500 | View setup |
| Intermediate |  Juki HZL-DX5 | 28 | Under $3,500 | View setup |
| Expert |  Juki DX-2000QVP SE | 33 | Under $10,000 | View setup |
knitting setups
| Tier | Centerpiece | Items | Total | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  Clover Takumi 9 in Straights (US 8) | 13 | Under $300 | View setup |
| Intermediate |  Clover Takumi Combo | 18 | Under $750 | View setup |
| Expert |  ChiaoGoo Twist Red Lace Complete | 21 | Under $2,000 | View setup |
machine embroidery setups
| Tier | Centerpiece | Items | Total | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  Brother PE545 | 12 | Under $1,000 | View setup |
| Intermediate |  Brother PE900 | 16 | Under $2,500 | View setup |
| Expert |  Janome MB-7 | 17 | Under $8,000 | View setup |
quilting setups
| Tier | Centerpiece | Items | Total | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  Janome 3160QDC-G | 21 | Under $1,500 | View setup |
| Intermediate |  Juki TL-2010Q | 27 | Under $3,500 | View setup |
| Expert |  Handi Quilter Amara ST 20 | 37 | Under $20,000 | View setup |
sewing room setups
| Tier | Centerpiece | Items | Total | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  Sew Ready Folding Sewing Table | 15 | Under $1,200 | View setup |
| Intermediate |  Sew Ready Cutting Grid Table | 16 | Under $2,000 | View setup |
| Expert |  Arrow Sydney Lite | 18 | Under $10,000 | View setup |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a complete beginner craft setup cost?
Across the 7 hobbies here, a complete beginner setup runs from about Under $250 to Under $1,500, and the machine is usually two thirds of that. Hand crafts such as cross stitch and crochet sit at the low end because there is no machine to buy. Every total on this page is the sum of the priced lines in that setup, including the optional items.
What is the difference between a setup and a best-of roundup?
A roundup helps you choose one product, so the best-of guides compare machines against each other. A setup is the whole list: the machine plus the cutting, pressing, notions and lighting that make it usable, grouped by the job each piece does. If you buy a setup you can start the week it arrives.
Do I have to buy a whole setup at once?
No. Each setup marks its optional lines, and the 397 items across all 21 setups are grouped so you can buy a group at a time. Start with the machine group, add cutting and pressing next, and leave storage and lighting until last. The combined shopping list shows every line in one place for exactly this reason.
Do the setup totals include fabric, yarn or thread?
Each setup includes the starter consumables its craft cannot begin without, such as thread, needles, batting or a first project quantity of yarn, and those lines are priced like any other. Ongoing fabric and yarn are not included, because they scale with the project rather than the setup. Work out project quantities with the craft calculators.
Researched from manufacturer specifications, owner manuals and verified owner reviews, not hands-on testing, and not professional advice. As an Amazon Associate, Cozy Stitchery earns from qualifying purchases.
