I have had an emb machine for almost 15 years. Things have exploded in the design dept during the years. What CAN"T you do with it?? Many designers are starting to create In The Hoop designs..some of my favorites are...
http://www.embroiderygarden.com/store/
and
http://www.ggdesignsembroidery.com/
and
http://digistitches.com/
Many are also getting on the band wagon to do in the hoop piecing.
http://www.ljidesigns.com/index.php?...8ad11616edf42b
and
http://www.kennykreations.com/catego...-quilt-blocks/
and
http://www.pieceinthehoop.com/shop/
this list is just the tip of the iceberg..there are many many many.. and lets not forget all the things you can personalize.
I did the quilting on this quilt totally in the hoop. Got the design from here..
http://perfectlittlestitches.com/products.asp?cat=21
It is fun! look at all those little hair clippies from ggdesigns. Aren't they cute???