Oh, and you would love a Brother - I've had the walmart one which is a "project runway" and I have an advanced embroidery one. I also own a Baby Lock Unity (also made by Brother) which is a dream machine. The best part is that there are so many compatible things when you go with a big brand. I just got a magnetic hoop (snap hoop) for the BL yet my sister can't get one for her Janome.