I have a Embroidery machine and don't use it every week with quilting & working 40 hrs. I put Embroidery on towels & shirts but I mostly use it in making things for G-kids. Most recent things for G-Kids are Library bags W/book worm & G-kids names embroidery on them. Small tooth fairy bags W/toothfairy embroidery on them (3 out of 4 G-kids are losing front teeth).
If I was going to buy a embroidery machine I would first shop around alot. Then buy the one with the biggest hoop you can afford hopefuly at lease a 5x7. Also check with the Board for their advise. When I bought mine it was before I knew of the Board & I would have asked for their input. I didn't shop around but I was lucky the local Jamone dealer was very helpful. I do know there is more to machine embroidery then I ever thought. I had no clue what I was getting into but I'm glad I did. If you decide to buy a embroidery machine this Board can be very helpful. Let us know if you decide on getting one & what you get.
Linda