pewa88, yes, I think I am because I have heard some tension horror stories! I started from the beginning using two colors when I first got the LA 11 years ago. APQS prided themselves on a machine that didn't require a lot of tweeking on every quilt, and had a beautiful stitch, and almost went in a straight line by itself. I'm sure there were some lemons in the bunch, as with any machine, car, etc. I don't know how they are now since I haven't needed service in 11 years(and am not looking to upgrade) but once a few months ago for an encoder wire that was $10. And all that took was a phone call.
littledentist, so glad things are working out. Quilt on!!!!!