I got an Ellisimo by Baby Lock for Christmas, I am still a novice on it, but I have the Ellegante by Baby Lock so am familiar with most of the features. They are both embroidery and sewing machines - but the Ellisimo has the larger throat, which now that I am quilting is a treasurer. I love the Baby Locks. Matter a fact I am going to sell my Ellegante for $2,500 includes travel cases and extension table if anyone is interested, lol.