i worked for the comp that mfg and sold TAJIMA machines up to 15 needles. i also worked at a casket co and emb the interiors. yes to buying a program that i could manipulate designs for $99/ to 1,000.00. i loved the machine it was tubular so i could do socks/shoes and up inot legs too. If you can get it, it's pretty much top of the line, at least when i worked for them they were. they are work horses too. good luck.