I'm an embroiderer from way back, before computers got involved. Basically I'd place the fabric in an embroidery ring & used an industrial embroidery machine, I know there aren't many of us left doing embroidery the "real" machine way but I still love playing around on the old Singer machine (approx. 90yrs old...the machine NOT ME...though sometimes I feel that old..LOL) I've just invested in a brand new Singer Futura with all the gadgets...OMG it's fun!!!!