I started about 15 years ago with a Brother Esante, and it got a lot of use. Not too long ago it would mess up when I did free motion quilting, and the dealer repairman couldn't figure out what was wrong. MY DH insisted that I get a new machine as much as I loved sewing/quilting/embroidering. I bought the new Bernina 830 and can't believe how much more user friendly it is than the Brother was. I can combine and create new designs with the 830, but it was way over my head with the Brother (but then that was also 15 years ago technically). Don't have many pics on my computer now, but below are just a few of the things I've embroidered.
pheasant on DH's shirt
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monogrammed hand towel
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autumn hand towel
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