I am about to embark on a quest for my first embroidery machine. I would like a combo machine because it is time for me to ditch the mechanical sewing machine that I use daily. So, I am going yo test drive Baby Lock Elissimo Gold. Any coments, pluses and minuses would be very much appreciated. I do not like machines that are picky with types of thread I use. I prefer Glide for quilting, which is embroidery thread, so the machine wound have to be able to use it. Thanks a lot!