When I was 8, way back in the day, my mother sat me down at her sewing machine and taught me how to use it. Within the hour I decided to try a zigzag stick using the standard 1/4" foot and of course, broke the needle. Terrified and close to tears I called mum over, who assured me that it was all okay and I could try again, however it was another 3 months before I was brave enough to sit down at the machine again. And boy am I glad I did. Over the years I have dabbled in cross