Thanks everyone...
I was a thinking...that if I could sell my 8500D for a penny or two I might be able to get a work horse of a machine for 5-800 bucks and perhaps have some cash in my pocket since it is a great machine.
I don't really see having two machine emb. all at once...
Something that would go to quilting classes easily, or retreats or sew thru a couple of layers of fabric...
Just a thinking and appreciating all the ideas, info and help
Kirsten