I also have embroidery machines and I love them. Look at my avatar - that quilt has the cutest Bunbonnet Sues, appliqued & embroidered by machine. I chose the designs, a good friend is a designer, they are hers and I'm so proud to sew them. I think this quilt is hand done. There isn't another one like it. It sprang from my brain - the design portion anyway. I had to learn to use the machine. I have spent years embroidery by machine and learning. Just like quilting.
I'd love to have a LA with computer. Bring it on!!!! lol
Judi in Ohio