Originally Posted by raptureready
I never have. As long as they sew I do the cleaning and oiling myself.
I do my cleaning weekly as need arises and keep an eye out on several of my quilter friends as well. The surprises you find when taking off the underplate. :shock:
As Quiltingaddict suggested, keep an eye out for a back-up used machine. I have 10 machines mostly nice but vintage and some that I have paid no more than 5 or 10$ for. Congrats on the expanding family and I doubt you will be sewing up a storm for a few days/months.
piney