I bought a used Brother PE180 off of ebay (from Canada), It worked great, I had no lessons, but it only stitches 4x4. I used it for a few years then, I sold it to my sister who has embroidered lots and lots on it. I purchased a new Brother which stitches 5x7 with a USB to add designs, I love it... Easy to use, I am not a professional, just use it to embroider a name on quilts or burp rags.