I wish I lived closer and I'd come and help you out. I want you to try a website that I found out when I bought my Viking #1; it has CD's you can order and they are packed with information and if you browse the site you can find alot of free stuff especially on the older machines. I don't think the site is updated anymore so as it helped me with my #1 I get nothing for my Ruby. The two ladies who were doing most everything dies and I don't think anyone else does anything. It's called sewmuch4retirement.com. Do you have any of the manuals for your machine? Like I said; it's too bad you don't live closer. Our Viking dealer here has monthly embroidery clubs for $40 a yr plus supplies and she'd also help you get up and going. Good luck and feel free on here to ask questions. Also; there are yahoo groups for most embroidery machines; have you checked there for answers. You might even be able to find a member in your area.