I know you are in for some exciting sewing/embroidery. I have the Bernina 180 e, I love doing towels and especially cup towels and pillowcases. I always have a 'few' gifts on hand ! I like the big, cotton,old fashioned cup towels, they are not easy to fine (or cheap), but worth the hunt. My last gift was a travel suit bag, used a bright,floral denium fabric, put her name on it - she loved it. One spring, I made 50 something towels for my daughter to give as graduation gifts ! I was sure glad to finish that project.