Lynn has the same ones I have!!! You will not put these scissors up and save them. You will use, use, use these scissors. The handles are made of a rubbery substance that makes them easy to hold and easy on your hands. Also, you can cut papper with them and turn around and cut fabric and you won't know the difference!!!!
http://www.kaiscissors.com/ If you have never tried these scissors you are missing a treat. They are the best scissors I have ever used. The stay sharp and they clip from tip to handle. You can have them sharpened if you happen to chip them on a needle. I have the small ones that are curved for snipping and the larger ones for cutting. I buy them as gifts and every time I get rave reviews. Great price too!
I make baby items for people on request. The real and actual name of that part of my company is "Tiny Tots and Little Snots." It is on my business cards and when I finish a baby item I attach only the "Tiny Tots gift tag on it.
Also, I would email the person who sold you the machine. Good luck, I know it is awful to have stitching problems and don't know what to do. Blessings!
Take a look at the post on this forum "Is my stitch regulator going bad?" Notice the last post is by Mark. He tells her how to fix her problem. This is only one of the reasons APQS is so outstanding!!!!