You know,it never hurts to have a back up machine.WELL...I took my older machine in for repair so I'm now using my Babylock Estante that has be sitting for maybe three years,Brand new.I've been using it for a couple of weeks,no problems as of yet.All it doesn't have is a USB port,sooo next week I'm looking to trade it in for one that does have a USB port.Connie in CO