I have lost mine too, since December. Mr. Stitchnripper has been having some health issues, while not life threatening, are very draining, and nothing has worked so far. I did "fix up" a 401a I found in the thrift store but other than testing the stitches, I am not interested in sewing. I am just going to ride it out, as nygal says. I'm sure I will get back to it.