I have a Jacome 9000 it is a sewing machine & embroidery machine I also have a Viking Designer 1 It is both . You need to think about service & about learning how to use it properly. I wouldn't trade either one because they both do different things my Jacome does beautiful stitches, as my designer 1 I like the 1/4 foot on my Jacome better than designer 1. I never thought when I bought them that I would be doing the work that I do. Make sure you get classes... Happy sewing...