Well I'm finally over the flu and started on my row. mmonohon-Sorry to hear your machine is down too. Hope it's an easy fix or at least cheaper than mine. Can't believe how quiet this group is. Has anyone heard from juliasb? Hope everything is ok. hobo2000- glad to hear your son is doing better and good lucky on your competition quilt. Would love to see pictures of it. I'll post pictures of my row when if get it done.