Oh thank you all for responding...it sounds so great to be able to try the embroidery...something I thought I didn't want to do since piecing and quilting have been the great interest in my life...but learning something new is good for the mind, I've heard....I'm 78 and maybe I shouldn't put it off any longer....just kidding....If I could sell my Janome Horizon which I recently bought, trading in a Pfaff Starter which made me crazy....then I would have a little more cash to offer....At any rate, you have been extremely helpful....I'm pleased I have acess to Quilting Board since most people where I live have given up on so much...Hattie