That's the way I felt when my old Singer went away. I had it for 22 years and only had it in the shop once. It was wonderful and sewed for my whole family. I gave it to my DD rather than trade it in, and was rewarded with it being returned a couple of years ago, completely ruined from being out in the shed. Oh well, some people just don't take care of things at all. I must say, I really love my Babylock Ellegante.
Judy