Holice, your hints were wonderful. I can't believe that people will come to a class and not know how to work their machines, or leave some of the needed parts at home. However, I once went to a class without the cord to my machine, so I guess I shouldn't say that. Now I know why my LQS always says that a machine in good working order is number 1 on the list of supplies needed. I have heard over and over that the machine you take to class should be the machine you use to make the quilt you are learning to make in the class. Good information.
Sue