I bought a combo sewing/embroidery Brother Innovis 4000D for $5,000. What I regretted is I NEVER used the sewing machine, not once, and it was a really high end machine too. I used it exclusively for embroidering and I used it a LOT. I had it for 4 years and upgraded to a 6 needle machine. I sold it recently and I have to admit, I do miss seeing it on it's perch in my sewing room when I go in there but the person who bought it uses it both for sewing and embroidering and that makes me feel better.