Welcome to the QB from SE Michigan! It is always great to have a new quilter join us. You will have a load of fun! First turn it on the machine to be sure it is still working which it should be. I would give it a good oiling and change the needle. That is a good starter. If you have the manual it should show you the oiling points. If you are unsure or the machine runs sluggishly I would take it in for a tune up at a local repair shop. Only because it has been setting so long. I am excited for you that you are beginning this adventure. I have to tell you this, and I am sure others will agree, the love of quilting can be addictive, you will have so much fun and seeing and feeling a completed quilt is sheer joy Again welcome to the QB!