OMG Joe, I'm so sorry. Not helpful I know. If I was close enough I'd be there. Been there, done that. The only thing worse is a fire. Done that too. Is that one of the Chrysler/New Process machines? That's just a terrible thing to have happen.
Your wife must be heartsick over her books and such. I know there are patterns for just about anything on the web, but sometimes you just need to see or hold the book. I don't know what I could do from here to help either of you but if there is something please let me know.
Cari