Thank you ever one for all your support and well wishes. I have a singer trundle machine I got when my mom passed away last year it was my grandmothers and hasn't been used for about 40 years, problem with that my sil was going to restore it but hasn't had time to yet, So that machine is in DesMoines and here I am in KC. I also have 2 older machines that weere my moms but they are also in Des Moines and I dont know if they work I am planning a trip there soon so maybe can get one home but it will be a job as they are both in cabinets, I saw a Brother embroidery machine in Wal Mart for 300 tonight Does anyone use one of them I had my doubts that at that price it could be anygood otherwise I would of bought it as I only want small designs to embroidery and initials. Again thanks everyone for all your support