Well, I just re-read your original post and realized you asked if your current machine would work for quilting...the answer to that would be ...if you can get the right attachments for it, it should work just fine! I was able to purchase a walking foot for a machine that is over 30 years old and it is now the machine I use only for machine quilting...I have a newer model I use for piecing... that way I don't have to switch feet, etc all the time. So find that out and you may not have to purchase a new machine at all!!