RedGarnet222....I've been quilting for a few years, hand, DM, and a midarm machine on a frame. I've never paid attention to embroidery machines because they did not interest me. After reading everyone's reply, although helpful, I'm still not gun-ho on the idea. Was just wondering how it all worked. And no, since I was never interested before on the subject, I had no idea about books written detailing everything. Thank you for your response.