I agree with not putting any more money into the machine. I would list it on E Bay and the cards and other items you have individually and you might be able to get another machine for embroidery. I have a Viking 730 that has a stitch length problem. I have had it looked at several times and it will not keep a 2.5 stitch. I have put it away, and use my other machines for piecing. My Viking is about 10 years old, and the stitch went bad about 4 years ago, I still don't understand why or why it cannot be fixed. Good luck.