Thank you everyone for your responses. I oiled her this afternoon and let it set awhile, then called the repair shop where I have had it cleaned.. it could be "Gummed up" Either too much or not enough oil. That machine is a heavy sole, but after a trip in a snow storm she's in the fix-it shop. All of you seem to be hitting the nail on the head from what I was told. It will take a week of R&R for sure. I just started a quilt so need to be patient! It was my first purchase once I became employyed and on my own.. We'll see how it goes, any advice on something new and simple?