maggie, you are so sweet to offer a replacement machine. I would certainly send one if I had it, but don't own a Pfaff! My name is Sandy, as well, and I feel strange when I hear about the damage Sandy has caused. The other day at church, the pastor asked for prayer for victims of Sandy. Everybody sort of looked at me. He laughed, I suppose because I looked so horrified, and said the real storm Sandy, not the me storm Sandy! We all need to make sure our homeowner's insurance is up to date. We need to have replacement coverage on our home and furnishings. We also need to have flood insurance if we're in a susceptible area. Your homeowner's policy will not pay for any damage caused by "rising water", which floodwater usually is. If your home is damaged by wind, falling trees, hail, etc., and water comes in that way, your homeowner's policy will cover it.