I have the Viking Ruby and I know that the latest designer has a larger hoop than the Ruby. Have you checked to see if your machine can use the endless hoop that Viking has out. I'm going to get it in a few months. It's alot cheaper on Amazan than my LQS cut is supposed to be great for when you are doing really large designs and having to move them. My LQS has classes on it; those I will take.