what patterns are you referring to because I have the combo and am not sure what you are referring to. Are you talking about the decorative stitches. I have never tried those on quilting if that is what you are referring to. As to whether they are worth the money, I don't regret my purchase, I love the lighting, the laser, the pen, the differential feed foot. it is amazing. Once I saw it demoed I didn't hesitate to turn in my espire and haven't looked back have been embroidering like a storm, learning the ins and outs. I would say even without some of the decorative stitching its worth the money just for the special foot. I think anyone would love the dream machine