I have 2 embroidery machines, my Viking D1 back in 2000 because it was an embroidery machine too. Now I use it strictly for piecing and use the other one for embroidery strictly. If I need to use my Viking I know I can. As one person mentioned, if you don't get it now you may never. If embroidery is something you think you might like to try out, see if you can find someone near you that will allow you to play with theirs or ask them everything you need to know about getting into embroidery. Its not a cheap hobby by any means of the word. There is thread and stablizers needed too.