I have used it a couple times. You have to remember that the design will show on the back. I embroidered spools in between the blocks on my quilt and they don't look great on the back. It is a lot of work to line everything up, but can give good results. Just be prepared, embroidery is addictive and not cheap. But it is so much fun. If you get a machine, get the biggest hoop you can afford. Trust me, you'll want to go bigger soon after starting. Here is a picture of my latest project