I've had my embroidery machine for about 4 years. It really comes in handy. Im currently using it to quilt my latest quilt top. Time consuming but I like the outcome. When I first got it I wanted to embroider everything I could get my hands on, bathroom towels, kitchien towels, cutains. My kids were teenagers, had they been little I would have embroidered every shirt they had. They wouldnt let me as teenagers..darn kids. Have fun, it is an addictive and expensive hobby, but I think its a healthy hobby. First tip, Ive used, used downy sheets for stabilizer works great! Embroidery library has alot of how to tutes and projects, stabalizer information and 2 free designs every month. Once you buy from them, even if its only a dollar the next month you qualify for a special sell. They email you a code, usually half off or more! Have fun playing!