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Product Description

The Brother Celeste CX1E Embroidery Machine gives ambitious embroiderers a spacious workspace, advanced placement tools, and wireless creative freedom in a dedicated embroidery-only machine. Its generous 9.5" x 14" maximum embroidery area provides room for jacket backs, quilt blocks, home décor, bags, patches, monograms, and other statement-making projects. A library of 523 built-in embroidery designs, 26 lettering fonts, and 140 decorative frame combinations makes it easy to begin creating right from the machine.

Personalize every detail using the LCD touchscreen, complete with realistic design previews, drag-and-drop editing, curved text, color shuffling, automatic density adjustment, and an Appliqué Creator function. The Matrix Copy feature can duplicate and arrange multiple copies of a design within the hoop, helping you produce coordinated motifs, labels, or patches more efficiently. For confident placement, the 2-Point Embroidery Positioning function works with the included Embroidery Foot "W+" and LED pointer to help show where the needle will drop before stitching begins.

Wireless connectivity brings even more flexibility to your embroidery room. Connect with the Artspira app to explore additional designs and create original embroidery patterns from a compatible mobile device, while the My Stitch Monitor app can notify you when a thread change is needed or when the design is complete. With embroidery speeds up to 1,050 stitches per minute, automatic thread tension, automatic needle threading, programmable jump-stitch cutting, and upper and bobbin thread sensors, the Brother Celeste CX1E Embroidery Machine helps streamline each project from setup to final stitch.


Inspiration Ready to Stitch

Bring more variety to every project with an expansive library of 523 built-in embroidery applications. Explore 24 creative craft designs, 295 decorative fonts for personalized lettering and monograms, 160 utility stitches for practical sewing needs, and 44 buttonhole designs for polished garment and home décor finishes. You can also access 140 decorative frame combinations, giving you even more ways to surround names, initials, and motifs with a beautifully finished border. From everyday construction to detailed personalization, this versatile collection keeps fresh creative possibilities close at hand.
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10.1 HD LCD Display

10.1" High-Definition LCD Display

The easy-to-navigate LCD touchscreen display puts design selection, editing tools, and machine settings right at your fingertips. View realistic embroidery previews, drag and drop design elements, curve lettering, adjust stitch density, rotate patterns, shuffle colors, and zoom in up to 200% before stitching begins. Adjustable screen brightness and built-in on-screen help make each option clear and accessible, helping you personalize designs and fine-tune every detail with confidence


Stitches Per Minute

Complete embroidery projects efficiently with stitching speeds of up to 1,050 stitches per minute. Adjustable speed settings give you the flexibility to slow the machine for intricate details and increase the pace during longer stitching sections. This balance of speed and control helps large, detailed, and multicolor designs move smoothly from the first stitch to the final trim.


Create on a Larger Canvas

The expansive 9.5" x 14" embroidery area gives you the freedom to create bold, detailed projects with fewer interruptions. Its generous size accommodates oversized motifs, jacket backs, quilt blocks, decorative pillows, tote bags, wall hangings, home décor, and multi-element design arrangements that may not fit within a standard embroidery field. By allowing more of the design to be stitched in a single hooping, it reduces the time spent repositioning fabric and helps minimize the alignment challenges that can occur when dividing a large pattern into multiple sections.

This roomy embroidery space also makes it easier to combine lettering, borders, monograms, and decorative motifs into one cohesive layout. Create large personalized names, arrange several smaller designs together, or build more elaborate compositions without feeling restricted by the hoop size. Whether you are adding a statement design to apparel or coordinating multiple elements across a quilt block, the 9.5" x 14" embroidery area provides the space and flexibility needed to take on more ambitious projects with confidence.


Illuminating Workspace

Illuminating Workspace

The 5" LED lighting system casts bright, focused illumination across the embroidery area, making it easier to see your fabric, thread, needle, and design details throughout the stitching process. The extended lighting coverage helps reduce shadows around the needle plate, providing a clearer view when positioning fabric, changing thread colors, checking stitch quality, or making small adjustments before embroidery begins.

Wireless Enabled

Built-in wireless capabilities give the Brother Celeste CX1E a more connected and streamlined embroidery workflow. Send compatible embroidery designs from your computer or mobile device directly to the machine, reducing the need to move files with a USB drive. Wireless connectivity also allows the machine to work with compatible Brother apps, including Artspira for accessing and creating designs and My Stitch Monitor for receiving project updates from your mobile device. From transferring patterns to monitoring stitch progress, this convenient feature gives you greater freedom to manage projects throughout your sewing space.


Automatic Embroidery Essentials

Keep projects moving smoothly with a collection of time-saving embroidery features designed to simplify setup, stitching, and finishing. The efficient Automatic Thread Tension helps maintain balanced, consistent stitches as the design progresses, reducing the need for frequent manual adjustments. The built-in Needle Threading System guides the thread through the needle quickly and conveniently, making color changes and project preparation easier.

For cleaner results with less hands-on trimming, Programmable Jump Stitch Cutting automatically cuts connecting threads between separated sections of a design. This helps reduce thread buildup on the surface of the embroidery and minimizes cleanup once stitching is complete. Together, these convenient functions help you maintain productivity while creating polished, professional-looking embroidery.


Matrix Copy

Matrix Copy

This convenient tool lets you duplicate the same design multiple times and arrange the copies within a single project, making it easy to build repeating patterns, coordinated motifs, personalized layouts, and other one-of-a-kind creations. Matrix Copy is especially helpful when producing patches, labels, emblems, or small gifts in multiples. By stitching several copies in one hooping, you can reduce repeated setup and fabric repositioning and save valuable production time.

2-Point Embroidery Positioning

By using two reference points on the fabric, this feature helps you position and align the embroidery design while clearly identifying where the needle will drop before stitching begins. This added guidance makes it easier to place names, monograms, borders, and decorative motifs exactly where you want them. Whether you are centering a design on a garment, aligning embroidery with a seam, or coordinating multiple elements within one project, the 2-Point Embroidery Positioning Function helps reduce guesswork and repositioning. The result is greater confidence during setup and beautifully placed embroidery from the first stitch.


My Stitch Monitor App

The My Stitch Monitor App helps you stay connected to your embroidery even when you step away from the machine. Receive convenient alerts when it is time to change the thread or when the design has finished stitching, allowing you to use your time more efficiently without constantly checking your project's progress. Together, these apps create a more flexible, inspiring, and streamlined embroidery experience.

Artspira Mobile App

Expand your creative possibilities beyond the machine with Brother's connected mobile apps. The Artspira Mobile App provides access to a growing selection of embroidery and cutting designs while also letting you create original embroidery patterns by drawing directly on your mobile device. Whether you are customizing an existing design or turning a hand-drawn idea into something uniquely yours, Artspira gives you more freedom to explore, personalize, and plan your next project.


Included Accessories

Embroidery Foot "W", Needles, Bobbins, Seam Ripper, Scissors, Cleaning Brush, Small Screwdriver, Large Screwdriver, Disc-Shaped Screwdriver, Small Spool Cap, 2 Medium Spool Caps, Large Spool Cap, Thread Spool Insert, Vertical Spool Pin, Bobbin Clips, Spool Felt, Spool Nets, Embroidery Needle Plate Cover, Touch Pen (Stylus), Bobbin Case, Bobbin Cover, Embroidery Frame Set (5" x 7"), Embroidery Frame Set (9.5"x 14"), Embroidery Bobbin Thread, Stabilizer, Bobbin Center Pin & Instruction Sheet, Accessory Bag, Power Cord, Quick Reference Guide and the Operation Manual.


25-year limited warranty

The Brother Celeste CX1E Embroidery Machine comes with a 25-year limited warranty, providing long-term peace of mind for users. This warranty includes 25 years on the chassis casting, 6 years from the original purchase date for electronic components and printed circuit boards (replacement labor excluded), and 2 years on parts, labor, and accompanying accessories. The extensive coverage reflects Brother's commitment to quality and reliability, ensuring that any defects in materials or workmanship will be addressed promptly. With such robust support, users can confidently invest in the CX1E, knowing they are protected for years to come.


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Key Features

  • 523 Embroidery Designs
  • 26 Lettering Fonts
  • Built-in Border Function and Designs
  • Max Embroidery Speed: 1050 SPM
  • 10.1" Hi-Def LCD
  • Display Number of Colors: Up to 16,777,216
  • On-Screen Help
  • Built-in Languages
  • On-Screen Editing
  • Multiple Pattern Selection
  • 5" LED Lighting
  • Auto Thread Tension
  • Automatic Needle Threader
  • Easy Bobbin Winding
  • Adjustable Bobbin Winding Speed
  • Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor
  • Automatic Thread Cutter
  • Quick-Set Bobbin
  • USB: 2
  • Computer Connectivity with Update Capability
  • Wireless Enabled
  • Media Type: USB
  • Max Embroidery Area: 9.5" x 14"
  • Thread Wiper
  • Resume Function
  • Color Sort Feature
  • Appliqué Creator Function
  • Pattern Rotating: 0.1, 1, 10, or 90 Degrees
  • 2-Point Embroidery Positioning Function

Additional Information


Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

    Product Specifications
    Stitches Per Minute: 1050
    Needle Threader: Automatic
    Built-in Designs: 523
    Length: 36.06 in
    Height: 13.69 in
    Width: 20.62 in
    Bobbin Load: Top Load
    Thread Tension Control: Auto
    Product Description

    The Brother Celeste CX1E Embroidery Machine gives ambitious embroiderers a spacious workspace, advanced placement tools, and wireless creative freedom in a dedicated embroidery-only machine. Its generous 9.5" x 14" maximum embroidery area provides room for jacket backs, quilt blocks, home décor, bags, patches, monograms, and other statement-making projects. A library of 523 built-in embroidery designs, 26 lettering fonts, and 140 decorative frame combinations makes it easy to begin creating right from the machine.

    Personalize every detail using the LCD touchscreen, complete with realistic design previews, drag-and-drop editing, curved text, color shuffling, automatic density adjustment, and an Appliqué Creator function. The Matrix Copy feature can duplicate and arrange multiple copies of a design within the hoop, helping you produce coordinated motifs, labels, or patches more efficiently. For confident placement, the 2-Point Embroidery Positioning function works with the included Embroidery Foot "W+" and LED pointer to help show where the needle will drop before stitching begins.

    Wireless connectivity brings even more flexibility to your embroidery room. Connect with the Artspira app to explore additional designs and create original embroidery patterns from a compatible mobile device, while the My Stitch Monitor app can notify you when a thread change is needed or when the design is complete. With embroidery speeds up to 1,050 stitches per minute, automatic thread tension, automatic needle threading, programmable jump-stitch cutting, and upper and bobbin thread sensors, the Brother Celeste CX1E Embroidery Machine helps streamline each project from setup to final stitch.


    Inspiration Ready to Stitch

    Bring more variety to every project with an expansive library of 523 built-in embroidery applications. Explore 24 creative craft designs, 295 decorative fonts for personalized lettering and monograms, 160 utility stitches for practical sewing needs, and 44 buttonhole designs for polished garment and home décor finishes. You can also access 140 decorative frame combinations, giving you even more ways to surround names, initials, and motifs with a beautifully finished border. From everyday construction to detailed personalization, this versatile collection keeps fresh creative possibilities close at hand.
    View Full Design Guide

    10.1 HD LCD Display

    10.1" High-Definition LCD Display

    The easy-to-navigate LCD touchscreen display puts design selection, editing tools, and machine settings right at your fingertips. View realistic embroidery previews, drag and drop design elements, curve lettering, adjust stitch density, rotate patterns, shuffle colors, and zoom in up to 200% before stitching begins. Adjustable screen brightness and built-in on-screen help make each option clear and accessible, helping you personalize designs and fine-tune every detail with confidence


    Stitches Per Minute

    Complete embroidery projects efficiently with stitching speeds of up to 1,050 stitches per minute. Adjustable speed settings give you the flexibility to slow the machine for intricate details and increase the pace during longer stitching sections. This balance of speed and control helps large, detailed, and multicolor designs move smoothly from the first stitch to the final trim.


    Create on a Larger Canvas

    The expansive 9.5" x 14" embroidery area gives you the freedom to create bold, detailed projects with fewer interruptions. Its generous size accommodates oversized motifs, jacket backs, quilt blocks, decorative pillows, tote bags, wall hangings, home décor, and multi-element design arrangements that may not fit within a standard embroidery field. By allowing more of the design to be stitched in a single hooping, it reduces the time spent repositioning fabric and helps minimize the alignment challenges that can occur when dividing a large pattern into multiple sections.

    This roomy embroidery space also makes it easier to combine lettering, borders, monograms, and decorative motifs into one cohesive layout. Create large personalized names, arrange several smaller designs together, or build more elaborate compositions without feeling restricted by the hoop size. Whether you are adding a statement design to apparel or coordinating multiple elements across a quilt block, the 9.5" x 14" embroidery area provides the space and flexibility needed to take on more ambitious projects with confidence.


    Illuminating Workspace

    Illuminating Workspace

    The 5" LED lighting system casts bright, focused illumination across the embroidery area, making it easier to see your fabric, thread, needle, and design details throughout the stitching process. The extended lighting coverage helps reduce shadows around the needle plate, providing a clearer view when positioning fabric, changing thread colors, checking stitch quality, or making small adjustments before embroidery begins.

    Wireless Enabled

    Built-in wireless capabilities give the Brother Celeste CX1E a more connected and streamlined embroidery workflow. Send compatible embroidery designs from your computer or mobile device directly to the machine, reducing the need to move files with a USB drive. Wireless connectivity also allows the machine to work with compatible Brother apps, including Artspira for accessing and creating designs and My Stitch Monitor for receiving project updates from your mobile device. From transferring patterns to monitoring stitch progress, this convenient feature gives you greater freedom to manage projects throughout your sewing space.


    Automatic Embroidery Essentials

    Keep projects moving smoothly with a collection of time-saving embroidery features designed to simplify setup, stitching, and finishing. The efficient Automatic Thread Tension helps maintain balanced, consistent stitches as the design progresses, reducing the need for frequent manual adjustments. The built-in Needle Threading System guides the thread through the needle quickly and conveniently, making color changes and project preparation easier.

    For cleaner results with less hands-on trimming, Programmable Jump Stitch Cutting automatically cuts connecting threads between separated sections of a design. This helps reduce thread buildup on the surface of the embroidery and minimizes cleanup once stitching is complete. Together, these convenient functions help you maintain productivity while creating polished, professional-looking embroidery.


    Matrix Copy

    Matrix Copy

    This convenient tool lets you duplicate the same design multiple times and arrange the copies within a single project, making it easy to build repeating patterns, coordinated motifs, personalized layouts, and other one-of-a-kind creations. Matrix Copy is especially helpful when producing patches, labels, emblems, or small gifts in multiples. By stitching several copies in one hooping, you can reduce repeated setup and fabric repositioning and save valuable production time.

    2-Point Embroidery Positioning

    By using two reference points on the fabric, this feature helps you position and align the embroidery design while clearly identifying where the needle will drop before stitching begins. This added guidance makes it easier to place names, monograms, borders, and decorative motifs exactly where you want them. Whether you are centering a design on a garment, aligning embroidery with a seam, or coordinating multiple elements within one project, the 2-Point Embroidery Positioning Function helps reduce guesswork and repositioning. The result is greater confidence during setup and beautifully placed embroidery from the first stitch.


    My Stitch Monitor App

    The My Stitch Monitor App helps you stay connected to your embroidery even when you step away from the machine. Receive convenient alerts when it is time to change the thread or when the design has finished stitching, allowing you to use your time more efficiently without constantly checking your project's progress. Together, these apps create a more flexible, inspiring, and streamlined embroidery experience.

    Artspira Mobile App

    Expand your creative possibilities beyond the machine with Brother's connected mobile apps. The Artspira Mobile App provides access to a growing selection of embroidery and cutting designs while also letting you create original embroidery patterns by drawing directly on your mobile device. Whether you are customizing an existing design or turning a hand-drawn idea into something uniquely yours, Artspira gives you more freedom to explore, personalize, and plan your next project.


    Included Accessories

    Embroidery Foot "W", Needles, Bobbins, Seam Ripper, Scissors, Cleaning Brush, Small Screwdriver, Large Screwdriver, Disc-Shaped Screwdriver, Small Spool Cap, 2 Medium Spool Caps, Large Spool Cap, Thread Spool Insert, Vertical Spool Pin, Bobbin Clips, Spool Felt, Spool Nets, Embroidery Needle Plate Cover, Touch Pen (Stylus), Bobbin Case, Bobbin Cover, Embroidery Frame Set (5" x 7"), Embroidery Frame Set (9.5"x 14"), Embroidery Bobbin Thread, Stabilizer, Bobbin Center Pin & Instruction Sheet, Accessory Bag, Power Cord, Quick Reference Guide and the Operation Manual.


    25-year limited warranty

    The Brother Celeste CX1E Embroidery Machine comes with a 25-year limited warranty, providing long-term peace of mind for users. This warranty includes 25 years on the chassis casting, 6 years from the original purchase date for electronic components and printed circuit boards (replacement labor excluded), and 2 years on parts, labor, and accompanying accessories. The extensive coverage reflects Brother's commitment to quality and reliability, ensuring that any defects in materials or workmanship will be addressed promptly. With such robust support, users can confidently invest in the CX1E, knowing they are protected for years to come.


    Buy Now Pay Later

    Key Features

    • 523 Embroidery Designs
    • 26 Lettering Fonts
    • Built-in Border Function and Designs
    • Max Embroidery Speed: 1050 SPM
    • 10.1" Hi-Def LCD
    • Display Number of Colors: Up to 16,777,216
    • On-Screen Help
    • Built-in Languages
    • On-Screen Editing
    • Multiple Pattern Selection
    • 5" LED Lighting
    • Auto Thread Tension
    • Automatic Needle Threader
    • Easy Bobbin Winding
    • Adjustable Bobbin Winding Speed
    • Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor
    • Automatic Thread Cutter
    • Quick-Set Bobbin
    • USB: 2
    • Computer Connectivity with Update Capability
    • Wireless Enabled
    • Media Type: USB
    • Max Embroidery Area: 9.5" x 14"
    • Thread Wiper
    • Resume Function
    • Color Sort Feature
    • Appliqué Creator Function
    • Pattern Rotating: 0.1, 1, 10, or 90 Degrees
    • 2-Point Embroidery Positioning Function

    Additional Information


    Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

      Brother Celeste CX1E Embroidery Machine

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