Thanks for the reply.
In talking with the dealer I purchased the machine from, of course you must have the Bernina brand or it will void out the warranty, but in being a geeky sort of person I felt as thought a good quality stick would work.
Gaylene
mother of 1= Marine Staff Sgt, just back from Iraq, 1 Marine Captain, presently in Captains school, and 1 Army Captain stationed in LA. :wink: