That being said, I will need to replace it and need advice. Because I'm going to continue to sew canvas and sunbrella as well as quilts, I will need a machine that's as sturdy as the 1473, and will still offer the assortment of stiches that it did.
I've had it so long, just replaced the motherboard, thinking that I would have it forever, so....do I go to ebay and buy the same, is there another out there that will do what I need???? I have not kept up with the technology, again, thinking that this was my last machine.
It's not covered by flood insurance, I don't think, so I don't think I can go crazy on price, but I'd like to hear whatever suggestions anyone can come up with.
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Why don't you take the motherboard out of the old one and see if it is damaged. It may dry out and be ok then you can put it into a second hand machine. I know what you mean about this machine stitching anything as I have one, it is a workhorse it will stitch anything. I have repaired Judo mat canvas loads of times for different clubs.
Good luck with your search.
Jenny