You might want to keep at it. I have a friend who has had a variety of machines, pfaff, brother , Viking. She got a pfaff ambition and loved it so much she actually got a SECOND one, so if they ever stopped making it, and she wore out the one she has, she would have another one. Now, I'm sure everyone has their favorite machine, but if someone could love a machine this much, you might want to give it just a bit more time!