So far I am loving the Brother PE800.  There's a huge learning curve a lot if software buying and learning about that too.  My husband didn't know I bought it, but when I made him a shirt, I got a huge hug and "I'm so proud of you" which made it all worth it.  Now he's coming up with more designs for himself and a few for me too! We are big Disney and Super Hero fans. We own a gift store on Cape Cod and sell retro gifts comics and vinyl records.  He's be the best & coolest dressed guy on Main Street!!