I got started on Clue #3 yesterday and was starting to get on a roll when my machine decided to act up. UGH! THIS is why I stopped sewing in the first place. I'm using my MIL Huskystar which I thought would be better than my old Kenmore. I had it serviced after she passed and barely used it until now and it's being a PITA! I'm going to get my old Kenmore out today, which I also had serviced by a friend a couple of years ago. I hope that sitting without being used doesn't have an affect on it. I'm seriously considering asking for a new machine for Christmas, but don't know if that's premature. Wish me luck!