Depending on what machine you buy you can also get designs online for your machine that would have the alphabet letters larger than one and a half inches tall that you can use with your machine. There is a learning curve to using an embroidery machine but it is SO worth it. I have a Brother one 4 x 4 hoop size and I have used it a lot. I am glad I have one. I bought all of my machines from
www.allbrands.com
This book is what got me interested in even wanting the machine in the first place.
http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...idence+book.do
Amazon has it too.