Last year, I bought a Singer Stylist computerized machine. I thought it was time to upgrade. I took it to a FMQ class and had more trouble with the thing and got really frustrated, was working on another project and it was skipping stitches like crazy. So I pulled out the manual, did everything it said to do and it still skipped stitches, it didn't like the thread I was using, I was breaking needles, etc. Finally, I just pulled out my old trusty Kenmore because I just needed to sew and whattayaknow....she just sailed right on through and I was so excited. I just recently oiled it and cleaned it (under the throat plate and all) where I found what looked like felted material :lol: and she still works like a dream....I'll figure out what's up with my fancy Singer eventually, but in the meantime, my Kenmore does me just fine!!!