Help! My sewing machine is squeaking!
 

Hi all!

It's been a month since I've sewed anything, mainly because I'm in this Blah mood. So, the past couple days, I've cleaned the machine and am ready to sew something.

I have noticed that the machine is squeaking and it's coming from the handwheel/fan area? It happened before during my quilting Christmas gifts spree in December, but I couldn't stop and figure it out then. Sewed a couple squares this morning and it's still squeaking.

So, I thought I'd ask all you experts here, why is it squeaking and what can I do to make it stop. I know the obvious answer it to take it to the dealer and see what can be done, but I thought I'd ask first before spending loads of money on it. My machine is a Baby Lock Espire.

Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it!

Check to see that there isn't thread wrapped in a place where it shouldn't be. Give the whole machine a good cleaning.
If that doesn't work, I don't have a clue.

I have the espire, but haven't heard it squeak before, how long has it been since it has been serviced maybe the dealer needs to oil something.