You dont need a $10,000 sewing/embroidery machine to do nice work.. I have a Husqvarna designer1 embroidery/sewing machine & new home embroidery /sewing machine. I got them both on sale & it paid for themselves in the first year. I make & sell different thing, Only been quilting since 2006 I have sold some quilts. Go to your sewing store & tell them what you are looking to do . I sew almost everyday during the colder months not so much during the spring & summer.