MacyBaby is the expert and knows her stuff. Ask a lot of question of the giver. In this case it is okay to look a gift horse squarely in the mouth. It is worth something to someone out there. Do whatever you can to keep it out of the trash, because it is an antique for sure. Some collect W&W. You may be able to put it in another case or cabinet and who knows, get it sewing again. Ask for local help. There are QB people in your area. Everybody started out this way. You never know until you try.