I have the Ellure, DD has Ellure Plus. Ellure needs a card reader which i dont' like. Plus has a lot of installed stitches. I bought mine a long time ago, if I had to do it over again, I would get the Plus. Some dealers won't carry the Ellure anymore because of the card issue. I think it is stupid design they should of discontinued myself. As far as embroidery, both machines are great. I live in wi. Nancys Notions runs a sale in January and one can pick up the Ellure Plus for around $950.00 which is a good price, trade in is for any machine, working or not, any brand. Hope this helps.