well, got fixed...she had it threaded wrong, but also the needle was no good...put in a new Schmetz needle, and wow...that baby not only purrs, but sews one mean straight stitch through a quilt sandwich!
you can see it here!
https://picasaweb.google.com/1084972...92014330163458
https://picasaweb.google.com/1084972...92048537597042
she not only has everything, her case is amazing and NO smell either!
I think they are starting her at $450!