No kidding about the 'workhorse' machine!... I did it to myself AGAIN! all three of my machines need to go to the shop, okay , it's not really about the money, it's about the time they'll be gone, AND I promised my self I wouldn't let this happen AGAIN. the repair shops are in three different areas of the Denver area, Neechi is 12 miles south. the Janome is 6 miles NW. and the Husky is 6 miles North. The good news is I'll have lunch at my favorite Middle Eastern place when I take them in. Looks like it's only handwork for me for the next month! I'm going to start a english paper pieced tumbling blocks.