Elna eXpressive 940 Four-Needle Embroidery Machine

Bring multi-needle embroidery into your home studio or small business with the Elna eXpressive 940. Four independently threaded needles handle automatic color changes while the remote color touchscreen keeps design selection, editing, placement, and monitoring within easy reach.

With an embroidery area up to 9.45 × 7.87 inches, speeds up to 800 stitches per minute, an industrial-style full rotary hook, an independent bobbin winder, and USB design transfer, the eXpressive 940 is built for productive embroidery without the footprint of a full commercial machine.

Who This Machine Is For

• Home studios and small embroidery businesses ready to move from a single needle to automatic color changes.
• Makers personalizing finished items that benefit from tubular access.
• Customers who regularly stitch designs with four or fewer thread colors.
• Studios that need a capable multi-needle machine without a full commercial footprint.

Closest Elna Alternatives

The eXpressive 940 and 970 share a 9.45 × 7.87-inch maximum embroidery field and speeds up to 800 stitches per minute. The deciding difference is four needles versus seven: the 940 is the value choice for lighter multicolor work, while the 970 reduces thread-change interruptions on more complex designs. The 830L offers a larger flatbed field, while the 850 combines sewing and embroidery.

Compatibility Guidance

Included hoops are M1 (240 × 200 mm), M2 (approximately 126 × 100 mm), and M3 (50 × 50 mm). Elna also lists specialty options such as flat-hat, sock, cap, and monogram hoop systems, plus a multi-needle extension table. The Kangaroo Ava 9301J embroidery cabinet is designed for compatible Janome, Elna, and Juki multi-needle machines, but the exact machine-and-insert combination should be verified before ordering. Ask Sew Nation USA to confirm the correct part number for your machine and project.

Financing and Payment Planning

Available payment methods and any eligible financing options are shown at checkout. For simple budgeting, the $3,999 price equals about $333.25 per month over 12 equal payments before tax, interest, or fees. This illustration is not a financing offer; actual terms and approval depend on the payment provider.