I do not see a need for the Pfaff 5.0 for you Because if I am right, I think it is an embroidery machine also. If you are not interested in embroidery, don't get a machine that has that option because you will be paying more. I have a Pfaff Ambition Expression machine that I bought this summer and I love it. There is also a Pfaff 1.5 and a Pfaff 2.0 which have more stitches than mine. These machines have a large harp space. My Pfaff Ambition Expression has more harp space than my Bernina 440 does, and costs way less! IT even cost less than the Bernina 230 I had that I sold after I bought the Pfaff. The Pfaff also has the built in walking foot which I absolutely love! Good luck in yorur search and let us know what you find.