I broke a needle on my diamond.....very thick elastic edge with a very dull needle. Totally my fault. I never did find the very tip. I took the machine apart, did a thourough cleaning. This was yesterday. I ran the machine sans needle and fabric and heard no noise, so I put it together and sewed a scrap. I think the tip went all the way to the bottom of the case. Will have my husband gently turn it upside down today to see if it will fall out. Makes me nervous. Needs to go in for a routine cleaning but I have two quilts to FMQ before I send it. I know it is not in the "works". But machines are expensive!!! Do not like to take chances with mine!