Have you thought about getting an embroidery machine instead of a combo. I would think it would be less trouble then a a 2 in 1. I don't have an embroidery machine. When I bought my Bernina 550 I was afraid The 2 in 1 would be to hard to learn on.If you have a good sewing machine and don't really need to replace it think about a separate machine for embroidery. Just a thought. I do have a friend who has both and loves them.