The software price is the thing that really turns me off to the Bernina. I’m not sure if software is included, but she is giving me the original USB that came with it. I’m hoping that I can use different design software. On quick look, I think I can. Right now Bernina has trade up offers and if they do that again, I’d make a little off this machine. Are there different machines with the same price that may be a better option?