Thanks for your condolonces. What really burns me is that I have probably $1500 tied up in special feet for the 1260 that would also fit a 1530. The newer machine has a self-threader which I loath and the feet will not fit it for that reason. I am going to ask my dealer if removing the self threading part would make it possible to use my old feet. I am sure the answer will be no but I have to try.
My serger also needs to see the doctor. I "calmly" went through the owners manuel and rethreaded it again and again. It still won't work right and breaks needles as well as thread. More $$$$.
Before I try and get my dealer to give me a little something for my foot wardrobe if any of you are interested in a special foot let me know and I will see if I have it. I do so hate "waste".