This is a sad problem with our machines. I have a Janome that I can still get designs for but is will probably quit working soon. Only some designs will work on it. I hesitate to buy a new machine with embroidery because Ican't afford new designs and a new machine that often. My old machine was 30 years old when I replaced it. The motor was going. It was useable but I could only sew for and hour or so . I kept it for a few years to sew things that are hard on a machine. I used it for denim and leather etc. My repair guy said he had a motor that was good out of a dead machine and fixed it up for the price of a tune up. I gave it to my DD for Christmas.