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Description

Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 Nordic Frost: The Most Advanced Embroidery Experience Available

The Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 Nordic Frost is built for sewists and embroiderers who have outgrown every limitation. With the industry's largest embroidery area at 460x450mm, a redesigned embroidery unit, reversible hoop capability, and presser foot recognition technology, this machine handles projects that other machines simply cannot. The 10.1" full-color touch screen, 871 built-in stitches, and 912 embroidery designs give you an enormous creative range, while creativate cloud connectivity keeps your designs, software, and projects synced across devices.

Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 Nordic Frost redesigned embroidery unit

Redesigned Embroidery Unit

The updated embroidery unit runs quieter and with less vibration than previous generations. An ergonomic hoop connection system makes attaching and removing hooped projects noticeably easier. The unit supports the 450x450mm Mega Turnable Hoop, giving you the largest single-hoop embroidery area on the market.

Free-arm embroidery on the Designer Epic 3 Nordic Frost

Free-Arm and Reversible Hoop Embroidery

Free-arm embroidery lets you embroider difficult-to-hoop items like sleeves, pant legs, and bags without opening a seam. The reversible hoop is an industry first: stitch a specialty technique like felting or bobbin work, then flip the hoop and continue with conventional embroidery on top, all without un-hooping your project.

Sewing and embroidery projection on the Designer Epic 3 Nordic Frost

Embroidery and Sewing Projection

The machine projects embroidery designs directly onto your hooped fabric so you can see exactly where the design will stitch before you start. Match multiple hoopings precisely with the Exact Position feature. In sewing mode, projected grids and guidelines with adjustable angles help you align decorative stitching, topstitching, and edge work without marking the fabric.

Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 Nordic Frost presser foot recognition

Presser Foot Recognition and Stitch Creator

The presser foot recognition system uses a neural network to detect which Husqvarna Viking original presser foot is attached. If the foot differs from what's recommended for your selected stitch, the machine alerts you on screen. It also notifies you if the foot is attached incorrectly. Stitch Creator lets you design a 9mm stitch from scratch or modify any of the 871 built-in stitches for full creative control.

10.1" Touch Screen and Hoop Scanning

The 10.1" capacitive touch screen (1280x800 resolution, 180-degree viewing) displays stitches at actual size, shows embroidery time countdowns by color, and lets you combine, resize, rotate, mirror, and recolor designs directly on screen. Hoop Scanning lets the machine scan your hoop and load a picture of your hooped project on screen so you can preview design placement and choose colors before stitching a single stitch.

creativate Cloud and WiFi Connectivity

Transfer embroidery designs to the machine over WiFi without a USB stick. Access the mySewnet Library for thousands of ready-made designs, browse the creativate Blog for free projects, and store files in 100MB of free cloud storage accessible right from the screen. The included embroidery software works on both PC and Mac.

Integrated Dual Feed and Sewing Performance

Integrated Dual Feed technology feeds fabric from the top and bottom simultaneously, handling multiple layers, knits, and slippery fabrics without a separate walking foot. With 37 needle positions, 16 buttonholes plus 3 eyelets, three free-motion modes, and a pulsating needle force of 150 N, this machine sews as seriously as it embroiders.

Specialty Techniques and Embellishments

The machine comes loaded with 35 specialty techniques including Thread Velvet, ribbon embroidery, free-arm embroidery, and felting. The Designer Embellishment Attachment lets you stitch ribbon, beads, or yarn directly onto fabric. Guided Pictogram Stitch walks you through creating large sewing motifs step by step, with automatic stops and projected pivot guides.

 

Specifications

Key Specs
  • 871 Built-in Stitches
  • 16 Buttonholes + 3 Eyelets
  • 912 Built-in Embroidery Designs
  • 460 x 450mm Max Embroidery Area
  • 1,050 SPM
  • Needle Threader: Fully Automatic
  • Thread Cutter: Automatic
  • 10.1" Touchscreen
  • 12.2" Throat Space to the right of the needle
  • 12 Presser Feet Included
  • Projection System for Stitch Placement
  • Husqvarna Viking Limited Warranty
Sewing Features
  • Built-in Stitches: 871 (including letters and characters)
  • Stitch Width: 9 mm
  • Sewing Fonts: 6 (can also be embroidered)
  • Buttonholes: 16 + 3 eyelets (Sensor One-Step)
  • Needle Positions: 37
  • Free-Motion Modes: 3 (Ruler Foot, Floating, Spring Action)
  • Pulsating Needle Force: 150 N
  • Integrated Dual Feed: Built-in
  • Side-Motion Sewing: Yes
  • Taper Stitch Angles: 18
Threading & Bobbin
  • Needle Threader: Automatic
  • Thread Cutter: Selective / Automatic with Jump Stitch Trim
  • Thread Tension: Electronic Self-Adjusting (plus deLuxe Stitch System)
  • Top and Bobbin Thread Sensor: Yes
  • Separate Bobbin Winding Motor: Yes (wind while sewing or embroidering)
Workspace & Display
  • Display: 10.1 in. Full Color Capacitive Touch Screen (217 x 136 mm)
  • Screen Resolution: 1280 x 800 with 180° viewing angle
  • Sewing Space to Right of Needle: 310 mm (over 12 in.)
  • Lighting: Market-leading LED with adjustable intensity
  • Extended Dual Stitch Plate: Guidelines up to 65 mm on both sides
  • Dimensions: 73 x 43 x 58 cm (28.7 x 16.9 x 22.8 in.)
  • Weight: 30 kg (66 lbs)
Embroidery Features
  • Max Embroidery Area: 460 x 450 mm (18.1 x 17.7 in.)
  • Embroidery Speed: 1,000 stitches per minute
  • Built-in Designs: 912
  • Multi-Size Embroidery Fonts: 8 + 2 single size
  • Specialty Techniques: 35 (Thread Velvet, Ribbon Embroidery, Free-Arm Embroidery, more)
  • Hoop Scanning and Design Positioning: Yes
  • Embroidery Projection: Yes
  • Reversible Hoop Embroidery: Yes
  • Free-Arm Embroidery: Yes
  • In-Hoop Buttonholes and Decorative Stitches: Yes
  • Design Shaping / Create Shape: 23 shapes + 2 fonts
  • Design Appliqué: 16 stitch options, 68 shape options
  • Resize with Stitch Recalculation: Yes
Smart Features
  • Presser Foot Recognition: Yes (neural network detection)
  • Exclusive Sewing Advisor: Yes
  • Embroidery Advisor: Yes (with JoyOS Advisor)
  • Exclusive Sensor System: Yes (with feed teeth drop and extra lift)
  • Stitch Creator: Yes (design custom 9mm stitches)
  • Projected Sewing Guidance: Grid, guidelines, stitch preview
  • WiFi Connectivity: Yes (design transfer and updates)
  • creativate Cloud Storage: Yes
  • mySewnet Library: Yes
  • USB Ports: 2
  • Smart Save: Yes
  • Multiple Languages: 14
Included Feet
  • Included Feet: 12
  • Utility Foot A for IDF
  • Decorative Stitch Foot B
  • Buttonhole Foot C
  • Blindhem Foot D
  • Zipper Foot E for IDF
  • Non-Stick Glide Foot H for IDF
  • Edging Foot J for IDF
  • Adjustable 1/4" Foot for IDF
  • Sensor Q-Foot
  • Embroidery/Darning Foot R
  • Side-Motion Foot S
  • Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot
Included Accessories
  • Bobbins (9)
  • Thread Nets (4)
  • Thread Cone Holder (2)
  • Large Spool Holder (2)
  • Spool Caps: Small (2), Medium (2), Large (2)
  • Hoop Clips (20)
  • Straight Stitch Plate
  • Universal Tool
  • Multipurpose Tool
  • Seam Ripper
  • Brush
  • Edge/Quilting Guide
  • Foot Control
  • Power Cord
  • Needles
  • Luggage-Style Carrying Bag with Embroidery Unit Insert
  • Custom Fabric Soft Cover
  • Embroidery Unit Soft Bag
  • Embroidery Software Download (PC and Mac)
Included Hoops
  • Designer Regal Hoop: 465 x 260 mm (18.3 x 10.2 in.)
  • Designer Royal Hoop II: 360 x 200 mm (14.2 x 7.9 in.)
  • Designer Jewel Hoop II: 240 x 150 mm (9.4 x 5.9 in.)
  • Designer Splendid Square Hoop II: 120 x 120 mm (4.7 x 4.7 in.)
  • Hoop Adapter: Yes
  • Hoop Clips: 20
Warranty
  • Husqvarna Viking Limited Warranty
  • Contact dealer for full warranty details

 

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