I have a 10 needle Babylock embroidery machine and it doesn't use much thread. I have a Brother 1250D, it is a combo sewing/embroidery machine. It works for me for RVing and I can sew or embroider. Go to a sewing center and test drive all machines in your price range. Make sure you can transfer designs from the computer to a USB stick to the machine. Also decide how big of a design you want to embroider, some of the smaller machines only do a 4x4 and 5x7. Also look at the used machines, if you buy used make sure you get them to throw in lessons as part of the deal.