Retired a year ago and am enjoying my quiltitng time., Started 15 years ago. I have a Brothers Disney with a 4"hoop and just bought a used Bernina Deco 330 with a 5x7 in Nov.. They are both easy to work with. Have a PED basic and an older Magic box that was given to me They are must haves. If I had it to do over I would have bought the Magic box JUST IN CASE I ever bought a different machine. You are able to write to 4 different cards. The PED basic only writes to the Brothers. I do love how easy it is to use. I used both machine to help with Christmas projects. Made 3 table runners for Christmas and put an embroidery design in the middle and just put different strips down each side. Was great fun.