Embroidery machines are a whole different facet of sewing for sure. I do not have one nor do I want one because I know that the cost is great and all the 'stuff' you need is also expensive. I know from discussions with friends who have them that they spend far more for thread, software, stabilizers, etc than I spend on fabric. I guess you could say they have a thread stash. I do think that the product they produce is an engineering marvel.