Honey, I feel your pain. I had a Pfaff that I sewed all my girls clothes on. I made so many Halloween costumes on it. It was like my right arm. I was sewing the binding on my nephew's wedding quilt and smoke started coming out of the machine. I had burned up the motor. I guess when that happens there is NO fixing it. My wonderful husband told me to go out and find the machine of my dreams. I looked at the Berninas, but they are not Pfaffs. I ended up buying the Pfaff Creative 4.0 without the embroidery unit. I will get the embroidery unit when I retire. I couldn't be happier. I absolutely love this machine. The only bad thing is that it is so heavy. It is hard to take to classes and retreats. I know that this machine is expensive but I am worth it. Good luck on finding the Pfaff of your dreams.