Sandra,
Before we had Sticky Notes, we also didn't have all these AI (artificial intelligence!) machines either! We were lucky to have 10 different stitches on our basic machines, and virtually anyone who owned one could make basic maintenance on them. Sometimes I wonder if we've actually done ourselves any favors with all this 'new fangled' stuff. I quit using my first computerized machine, New Home's Memorycraft 7500 - early 1990s, because I ruined so many needles by forgetting to reset each time I started sewing....when I was in my late 40s! I love, love, love my vintage Bernina 1031 because it does what I want it to, when I want it to. Anyone want a used New Home?
Jan in VA