After owning an embroidery/sewing machine combo, high end machine, I think the better way to go is to purchase a separate embroidery only machine and separate sewing machine.The one I am looking at is the Brother Pro 1000e and I think it may have a large enough hoop:
http://www.brother-usa.com/homesewin...e#.UAlT-LStIpk
http://youtu.be/lzQN1chXyV4