Shadow Dancer, you are the only person I know who shares a wonderful machine. I have a New Home Memory Craft 7000 and have loved it. I bought it in 1986 saying it would be the last machine I would buy before I quit sewing. Little did I know I would take up quilting.
I used to tack quilts but wanted to see them quilted. Then I wanted something a little more than straight line stitching. I just finished one that way, but still was not happy with the results.
A book I bought through www.half.com "Fast and Fun Machine Quilting"printed by Rodale Press has some very good help and would be a great help to anyone wanting to try more intricate sewing on their machine. I just do not enjoy the struggle with the quilt's weight and bulk.
Oh, I saw a 7000 advertised on eBay and was temped to get it but the seller did not know how it worked, so it might not have done so well. One of the features I love is the script and what an easy way to create labels. WE chose a Great machine! And I bet you love yours as much as I lover mine.
June