Don't know about the Baby Lock Esante but do have the Serenade and love it. Took all of the classes the shop offered as my old Pfaff was 35 years old when it broke and couldn't be repaired. Take it in once a year and have them give it a good going over (while we are on vacation) and make sure everything is working properly. Have looked at the embroidery machines but haven't decided if I would use it enough to justify spending that kind of money.