Thank you all for the suggestions! @ Kas- not using it as an excuse... yet. I love this machine. I cried (no, really I did) when it stopped working. Technically, I learned on this Pfaff and I remember watching my mom sew all kinds of clothes on it. I just know, eventually it will cease to function. It has been running for 20 years and it is still an amazing machine. My dad is going to check out the foot, a Berina rep is also going to take a look. If all fails, the foot to replace will be around $100 +SH so eventually I will get back into it and finish my first quilt. I got my friend in to quilting just as my machine broke and I can not tell you how sad and bitter it can make you when your baby is broken and your friend is finishing quilts before you even get to start. Wish me a Christmas Miracle! <3