I have to agree with PatriceJ.
Although I have only been sewing for about 23 years, I feel as if
I have worked hard for my money, and the only person I feel the
need to justify my reasoning for a mid-range priced machine (both
my combo sewing/embroidery machines cost over $1000 to $2500)
is my hubs who DOES make the finally decision on my getting a newer,
and better machine.
He DOES know what my 3 "dream" machines are maybe someday
that will come true, but not exactly expecting them to be under any
tree in my near future.