This has been a wonderful read for me this morning---I have a Gammill, a really good DVD came with it, and I watched it from beginning to end which was a big help in overcoming my fear of such a wonderful piece of equipment. However, my son is the one who has become my quilter. He is disabled, and has a lot of free time, and I didn't hesitate to get him in on my sewing/quilting efforts. Now, we both love my Gammill.
My big problem currently is, I have a Husqvarna Viking Designer I that I am so scared of 'til it is pathetic. I have mentioned it on this board and Toni C answered me, but I still haven't made myself "get over it" and do some embroidering. Maybe some of you can light a little fire under me.....