I have 2 Babylock machines and have been doing machine embroidery since 1995. When I first started I had a Kenmore machine with a 3x3 hoop. oh my, how things have changed. I mostly do embroideried quilts and teach some of Jenny Haskins quilts. Have you seen Susan Stewarts Radiance quilt? If not go to you tube and type in her name. It is amazing to say the least. I also have used Embird software since I first started and just upgraded to the 2012 build a couple months ago. What software do ya'll use?