Hi Mal, Welcome from New Jersey,
We're always glad to have new quilters join the message board, so much to learn and in such a nice fashion.
Try making some quilts with your new machine and you might be able to do all that you would like, such as free motion. If after a few quilts you think you need more features on your machine, see if your sewing machine dealer will let you trade up to another model. I've found most dealers always try to get their customers to trade up - I know mine does whenever I bring my Pfaff in for maintenance. Have to say last time I did trade up to a newer model and have been very pleased.
May in Jersey