Oh so sorry for your loss, but hope you will find a new and trusted friend soon.

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This is a good suggestion.

I have an old mechanical Viking I bought in 1987 or so. I have the feet, the even feed foot, and the knowledge that allows me to be 'comfortable' using it.
Over the last couple of years I have purchased, mostly from ebay, the exact same machine. They no longer make 'parts' for this model, so I got one for parts, and that just expanded.
I got them for under $100 each, including shipping. They all work, and I told my daughter when her cheap Singer dies, which past experience tells me it will, there's a Viking here for her.
I went a little overboard - I have 7. My original cost $800, so I have less than $1500 in what I consider an investment in a good solid machine

Sorry about your Pfaff...good luck with the new one!

I think I have the exact same machine. Still working great! I don't want a "plastic" machine like they are making now.
They sure don't make them like they use to.

I emphasize with your loss. That lasted you a very long time. I hope you enjoy whatever newer machine you choose. Try to test some and see what feels right. Some might feel like your old one did, and others just might not jive with you.

Try to recycle your old one for the metals. I'd hate to see someone all excited about getting a good price on your old machine for it to only last a bit for them.

I also have spent many, many hours shortening and rebuilding clothing (along with making from scratch), and after all these years, I am kind of tired of it and would just like to quilt.

May your sewing be smooth with whatever machine you decide to get!!!

Before you give up on a 1222 check out kijiji, craigslist, ebay, etc. I've bought two int he past 6 months to replace my 1975 1222. BTW 1222E is the same machine and the parts and feet are interchangeable. I've kept my old friend for parts - I replaced the main gear a few years before it developed problems similar to yours. I have a Janome 4800 that is wonderful ... but I can't pull my old Pfaffs out of the steady stiching like I can it.
I feel your pain ... and I was very near tears when my first machine gave up the ghost. I sewed my wedding dress on it as well as other clothing, diapers, baby clothes, western shirts (17!), my first quilts, ...

I know exactly how you feel. I had a Brother machine that I bought off of Ebay when it was in it's early days. I loved that machine but it passed on about 4 years ago. Can't get it out of my mind even now, just seemed like me and that machine were meant to be and we had been through a lot together. I still look on the internet and Ebay today to try to find another one. Some machines are like good friends and their loss hurts. I hope that me and the 301 I bought earlier this year have the same relationship!

Honey, I feel your pain. I had a Pfaff that I sewed all my girls clothes on. I made so many Halloween costumes on it. It was like my right arm. I was sewing the binding on my nephew's wedding quilt and smoke started coming out of the machine. I had burned up the motor. I guess when that happens there is NO fixing it. My wonderful husband told me to go out and find the machine of my dreams. I looked at the Berninas, but they are not Pfaffs. I ended up buying the Pfaff Creative 4.0 without the embroidery unit. I will get the embroidery unit when I retire. I couldn't be happier. I absolutely love this machine. The only bad thing is that it is so heavy. It is hard to take to classes and retreats. I know that this machine is expensive but I am worth it. Good luck on finding the Pfaff of your dreams.

Bless your heart. That is so sad!

It's hard to give up on a trusted friend, when you've gotten to know how it handles different fabircs in different situations. :-(