Oh wow; someone else with a Gracie. I also have the Juki 98QE that I bought with the frame. Do you like yours. As I told Donna, I just purchased one and am axiously trying to get up my nerve to get started. I don't know where to begin - thread the Juki and some bobbins might be a good start. Did you purchase the starter kit from that other company, or did you make your own leaders? (right now, I'm not even sure I know what the leaders are). I just finished a bunch of medical appointments today, so now maybe I can concentrate on learning to use this thing. If you can give me any info you think might give me some encouragement, I would be so grateful. Thanks.