Thanks for all the support here. Last night I did some piecing with it and WOW. Love the auto threader, cutter, foot lift, the quietnes....and the lighting. I can't tell you how many times I saw the baby tear while I was threading it! I haven't opened the embroidery part from the box. I need to finish some projects before I let myself play with it!
f I am signed up for an embroidery club and the LQS owner will be great to help me when I'm ready for that part of the process. I think I made a good choice. I will definately be in touch with people for where to go for free patterns.
Thanks!