Nancy,
Will keep our eyes out for a Pfaff. I already have a box of feet for one, so we might as well have a machine .... right?
Annaquilts,
Thanks for the clarification. My wife's Bernina Record is like you describe so I figured the 530 should be too. Are Bernina foot controllers easy to find?
IQuiltnFL<
There are several people here much more experienced with the Berninas than me. But I'll suggest getting some Tri-Flow oil, removing the top and oiling everything that looks like it can, should, might, or would move. Let it soak, wiggle it, work it, and oil it a bit more. Then warm it if needed.
Old oil in these machines is or can be a real head ache.
Joe