I have many decorative stitches on my machine. When I want to use one, I seem to return to some favorites though. I once did a decorative stitch on a narrow border on a quilt. I wasn't sure I liked it at the time, but when I saw it a few years later, I thought it looked fabulous. I've used them on placemats and table toppers as well as on hanging tabs on wall hangings. Also, of course, on clothing and other items for grandchildren.