After parting with a sniff over 200 Euros (tax added to quote I was given - live and learn), my machine is running brilliantly and I have been making up for lost time with my sewing. Finally got round to sewing something for me. Made a couple of tunic tops using fabric from my stash. I have also splashed out on some new patterns, so I can use up more stash and make some summer clothes as well as cool weather clothing.
In the local Lidl today, husband bought me a Pfaff Element 1080s, plus extension table, all for the price of 159Euros. He refers to it as my insurance policy!