Wow, this topic is so timely. I got my LA for Xmas; it took me two days to put the frame together, and it was late at night when we finally got the machine loaded. My DH couldn't believe I wasn't all charged up to turn it on and try it out. He thought it was funny that I was a bit intimidated by the machine.
After I got the fabric and scrap batting loaded, I played with it for about 4 hours. I was surprised at how crappy I was! I can't draw well but my doodles can be pretty good. Greenfairy who is a member on this board has a couple of videos on Youtube. After I watched her I was a bit more comfortable, but I know I'll be practicing forever.
My DH keeps asking me when I'm going to do something for reals. I have a doggy quilt top I made for my middle GS - I think that's going to be the first - because he really won't care what it looks like.