The Innovis 15 has landed! Had a good play this afternoon, and all seems to be fine - free motion (I purchased a foot) is fine, the blanket stitch is good as is the satin stitch, all the things I need for the class. Using it without the foot pedal is easy, and all the stitches are alterable whilst in motion.
Now the only 'thing' about it being a re-box was that I found about 5" of black thread wound tightly under the bobbin winder (pulled it out with tweezers) and a small piece of black thread jammed in the feed dogs - pulled that out with tweezers. Everything else seemed as if it was brand new, all new packaging etc. I am guessing it was a return as it 'probably didnt work properly'.........just surprised Tysew didnt notice the thread. I have photographed it and sent them an email about the threads......
Still, it has the full guarantee and works fine and quietly, so looking forward to taking it out!