Thank you ladies. I wish this machine had a default that always returned to a straight stitch in the middle each time it was turned on but it doesn't. I think at the time of the accident I was just very fatigued which happens a lot when I'm at the sewing machine for too long. I like the idea of using a zig zag foot and putting the moleskin on as a guide.
I checked with Brother after this happened and their quarter inch presser feet didn't have anything more than the small hole in the middle. The machine still works fine I just hate the sound it makes. Who knows maybe after sitting idle for over a year it might be all better. Now that's wishful thinking.