I can really understand what you're talking about. When I was in my early 20's I very stupidly sold my mothers Wards Sewing Machine Model 30 at a garage sale. I'm now 55 and I'm just sick about it. I just recently found the machine on Craigs list and I'm so excited about it. Unfortunatly, the guy lost the cord that plugs from the machine into the wall. It's such an old machine I can't seem to find anyone that carries it. I saw a message some where on the Quilters Message Board from a lady who's machine was pretty well trashed except for a few parts. Please, if anyone remembers her could you please pass her on. This means so much to me. Thanks