Originally Posted by irishrose

That is a terrible thing to do to that machine. My Elna sews so wonderfully, though she doesn't quilt well. It's a 1973 SU Star - the twin to the paint covered one. I recently saw one on shopgoodwill for $34 and the shipping wasn't much because they listed it at 10 pounds, which it is not. Ebay had an inexpensive one, too. I have replaced a lost cam for $6 on ebay. My bobbins don't have a 'hat' on them. Just very straight sides with holes on one side. The paint on mine is chipped, but when I think of what that machine has sewn, I can understand though I do think the paint isn't as thick as my Singers or my Necchi.