Can my machine handle an actual project?

So my lovely husband got me a sewing machine but it's the singer M100 which is a mending machine. I've been able to hem stuff but I'm wanting to make appliques on hoodies for mother's Day and a simple quilted pillowcase. The info on the sewing machine is not helpful and all the videos about it are saying it's not the greatest because of all the plastic gears. I know I'll need to upgrade eventually but with mostly cotton and not thick material will this machine be okay? Thanks for any help!