Originally Posted by Denise

Hi callen, oh yes you must try this out, it's fun. When I first got my machine, I was so afraid of it, LOL, I'd take it out of the box look at it, then put it back in box and put it away. I did that so many times, I live out quite aways from the shop where my dh bought it, so it isn't easy for me to just jump in my car and go ask questions. So when I first got the nerve to try it out, I stitched out a little teddy bear on the machine's memory, oh my goodness, it was so darn cute, I couldn't stop after that. LOL, then i started looking all over the web about embroidery with machines, and found so many sites and then designs, YIKES.... I have such a collection now, I know i'll never stitch them all, but I have to check my files every so often to see what I have. It's like this little organizer, I forgot I had it and decided to stitch it out. My favorite designs to stitch out are fsl, (free standing lace) and fabric cards. I've done a few other patterns on blocks, I've done a couple wall hangings, ITH (in the hoop) Oh I cried many times too, and was ready to send machine back to shop, I thought I'd never learn this wonderful hobby, now I go, and go and go, stitching away. If there's anything I can help you with let me know. I learnt a lot from trail and errors, believe me, but now I'm having totally tons of fun. I know you will too, don't be afraid, and give it a try. Hugs Denise.