Perhaps you can keep a small part of the machine. When a good friend had to admit that the car he had inherited from his father could not be kept any longer, he kept the hood ornament. Said it made the parting possible.
Originally Posted by BuzzinBumble
Originally Posted by oksewglad
Do you feel like you've lost a trusted friend? I felt that way when my Viking gave up the ghost 6 years ago. I get along with my Bernina, but it doesn't stitch as nicely as that machine.
You got that right! I feel sentimentally sad and am thinking of all the memories made together. I don't want to discard her even though she doesn't work anymore. No back up machine though... but luckily I know of a very good sewing machine dealer in our area.