Yes, you can quilt with an embroidery machine. There are additional expenses in the form of thread and stabilizer for certain projects, but you can always find bargains on both. If you decide to take the plunge I would advise getting an embroidery only machine with at least a 5x7 hoop. I made the mistake of getting a machine that does both and only had a 4x4 as my first machine. I loved it, but was so limited.