I am addicted to machine embroidery. I started with the Bernina 180, which I love, then bought the Bernina 640 to take to my machine embroidery club at he LGS. Now I have my dream the Bernina 830. There are so many free designs to download on the web and the AnitaGoodesign Projects are wonderful with beautiful quilt motifs. I hand embroidered many years and still enjoy it, but the machine embroidery exceeds all my expectations. Those of you who machine embroider know what I mean. Have a wonderful day!!