Thanks everyone for your honest input here,...in the long run, I guess we hear what we want to hear, and disregard what we don't...that saying I got my 350E today and have it set up, and tryed one pattern. I was pleased that I could at least follow the directions and go from there. I did buy from a local dealer who can give instructions when needed. I have the "50 state flower" quilt project on my bucket list, and I plan to use it for labels, and monogramming projects I make. It will be a good learning experience for me, and I hope bring me lots of satisfaction and joy. Thanks again.