I remember bringing home my Brother emb machine two years ago. Got it out and thought I was going to start embroidering. How very wrong! I sat and looked at it, read a little of the manual, then packed it back up for the class two days later. They got me started (and addicted) and I still go to the monthly embroidery class when I can and learn new techniques, and it's such a great group of ladies - have fun with yours!