You would need a larger hoop so you would need quite a pricey machine unless you plan to only do 4x4 designs which would be limiting and for amelie scott designs you need at least a 6x10 hoop. Free motion does take a lot of practice to get the hang of it. Embroidery also takes a lot of practice as well. Me personally I recommend brother/babylock for embroidery. They are at the top of the field in this area and also the easiest to use without classes. I have a brother Dreamweaver 6200D with upgrade with a max field of 8x12. The sewing side also has a ton of quilting features I love with the muvit foot(dual feed w/ motor) is just awesome and my favorite foot to use for SITD and piecing, 11.25 inch harp, great lighting, the pen and sew straight laser make it a great machine for quilting but it was a pretty penny as in I could buy and cheaper midarm for what I paid for it. would I go back and change my decision, no because I love love my baby