Model-specific buying note Embroidery Only
Janome Memory Craft 500E
Last checked 2026-05-16. Verify current bundles, dealer support, and return policy before buying.
Hoop field
7.9 x 11
Largest listed embroidery area, in inches.
Street price
$2,499
Needles
1
Speed
860 spm
Hats
Flat work
Design import
USB
Best for
- +large flat embroidery
- +home decor and jacket panels
- +buyers prioritizing hoop size over wireless
Skip if
- -you want sewing stitches
- -you need cap frames
Pros
- large 7.9 x 11 field
- four hoops commonly bundled
- USB import and strong on-screen editing
Cons
- discontinued in some channels
- single needle workflow
- no wireless import
Accessory path
Starter stabilizer and thread kit
Cutaway and tearaway stabilizer, 40-weight polyester embroidery thread, Embroidery needles
Apparel blanks and hooping basics
Medium-weight cutaway stabilizer, No-show mesh for knits, T-shirt placement ruler