mermaid

I've had emb machines since early '90's..presently have 3, 2 of which are the Brother Pacesetter ULT's (they sew & embroider). They all came with hoops except the cap frame-which I have no need for. P E Design software came with one of my machines, but you can D/L free software for almost anything you need to do, including digitizing your own designs. I've no need for the hoops/equipment mentioned above--already owned scissors and needles, no clamp system??, no expensive stitch eraser. The only expense I've had is a viewing program for my computer so that I can see images of my designs, and that only cost $39, stabilizer and thread. Oh, and a ''merging" software that cost me $5 introductory price. I like to try out any new program. I thoroughly enjoy my machines--making quilt labels, decorating gifts, making in the hoop projects--it soothes my soul to be creative. I've monogrammed everything from hankies to towels--put hot rod design & co. name on a denim jacket...just now making a shopping bag for my widowed neighbor and having such fun decorating it with something other than "walmart" on plastic. Go for it if you have the money and want to broaden your crafting. I still sew garments, quilt, create designs and have a ball. Would not be without my machines! Here's my bag that I've begun to decorate...[ATTACH=CONFIG]517374[/ATTACH] And BTW, this design was free.