Did you buy another machine yet? I replaced my Singer 9900 in 1986 when the board went out in the middle of a quilt. I was heart-broken when I found out it would be $200 for a new board if it could be found, and then more $ for labor. I found an Elna 7000 and just love it - - it has more decorative stitches than the Singer had, and it is so quiet! It's like a Cadillac compared to an inexpensive Ford or whatever...the Singer beeped every time I pressed a button, and the Elna is a dream to sew on. Hope you found something wonderful!
(I'm in Glendale, AZ)
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