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I also tried really hard to like this machine. I have trouble reading and I thought it would be easier to read on the computer screen rather than a smaller screen. I also am a home typist, so I thought I could maybe do my work and at the same time have a little enjoyment with my sewing. The concept is good if the machine would only work. I constantly get error messages saying that there is a 'hardware error' or that there is 'thread breakage.' I have ruined more than half of the items I've tried to monogram. I tried embroidering a small project today and broke three needles and tried 3 different types of thread. Can't figure out what the problem is. Other times when it works the work is beautiful. I've only had it for a month and right now am real close to returning it. The instructions are vague as well.