I have a small 4x4 hoop, Brother 7050E. It's okay, but I sometimes wish it had a 5x7 inch hoop. But, I do make large
projects. It's all a "learning curve" experience. Sometimes trail and error....but, I have found an excellent source for
thread. It's Metrothread.com. They have a lot of colors and variegated ones too. (I am not affiliated with this company)
just like to pass on savings when I find them. Their mini spools are less than a $1.00 a spool....