Hi Nutty Grandma and welcome to the Board. We have many things in common: new quilters, just starting to do machine embroidery, and living in MI. I, too, am retired and just returning to my passion of sewing. You will love this Board; there are so many great ladies here who are so very helpful no matter what your problem or question is.
You will find, however, that it is very easy to become addicted to this Board. It can be very time consuming.
Enjoy!