I learned to machine embroidery and stipple on an older 930 Bernina,loosen the top tension to 0 ,Dropped the feed dogs , get a hoop , then practice, practice, practice,I can do it on my singer 221 replica too, ,cover the feed dogs, put on the spring , sold at the San Francisco worlds fair, put on a hoop and practice , practice ,practice, (LOL )I also have the new 830 Bernina with all the bells and whistles, You still need to practice , practice, practice, I use my practice pieces to make pot holders, purses etc,You can always find a way around if you think about it and then just do it :thumbup: