From reading other postings, the 9500 looks to be a superb embroidery machine. What about it's performance as a sewing machine? Have an
11-year old New Home 23L, which I have loved but want to upgrade if I get an embroidery machine. Also need to know about using my own embroidery designs. Is this possible with the 9500? Will I need additional software, etc? If you'd like to reply via email, please use snipped-for-privacy@mindspring.com; otherwise, the automatic email will go to Max, my husband. Thanks, Anne