Hello from slightly south of the border, Seattle area. So far I've managed to resist the temptation for machine embroidery but that's mostly a budget and space issue. Some people do some gorgeous stuff, it's not me but I can appreciate it.
On behalf of the others and especially of me who likes to look, we love pictures here! Took me a bit (like several attempts over multiple months) before I got the combination between my camera and my computer and here, but I finally managed.