Oh you are going to have so much fun. I have this machine and love it. I got it second hand from LQS but it was very little used and was very well taken care of. It came with the instruction book and a workshop book. Go to your LQS that handles Baby Lock and ask them if they could order you both books. I started with the workbook and went through it from beginning to end. Had a great time learning that way. My QS gives special classes for machine owners on care and maintenance plus classes on all the feet and clases for the embroidery machine. Check with yours it is worth the time.