I have a Husqvarna Viking Designer SE embroidery/sewing machine. I embroidered my very first design within an hour of unpacking my previous machine (#1+), and have been embroidering ever since.
I absolutely love being able to embroider in addition to sewing. ;)
Only you know if you would really use an embroidery feature. There are very expensive machines...true, but if you don't want to spend that much you don't have to. Many sewing machine dealers have gently used machines (from their customers that upgraded) available at reasonable prices.
If you can afford to buy one...you should. :thumbup: I have a sewing friend that is in her 80's. She upgraded her Designer SE machine to the Husqvarna Viking Diamond about 18 months ago!!