Hi Robert....your embroidery is beautiful!! I really enjoy machine embroidery too. Was wondering what machine you have? I bought the Singer Futura CE250 about 5 yrs ago and I had so much fun with it. A year ago October I bought the Futura Quartet. The largest hoop my 250 has is a 5 x 7 and the Quartet came with a 6 x 10 inch hoop. I just couldn't resist buying the machine and get a larger hoop. I am really enjoying this machine as well. Anyway....just wanted to say you do a beautiful job on your Santas. HUGS Corry