I went into the local sewing center for a spool of thread this morning. While there, I wandered over to the used machines, and, lo and behold, there was a sweet little Elna Stella. I have been wanting an Elna Lotus, but after I saw Stella I really want her. She's in mint condition. The little tool "box" on top still has the seam ripper and the needle threader. The original manual is there. They gave me some goofy synthetic thread thread to use on top; bobbin had cotton thread, so tension seemed kind of wacky. Price seemed high, but when I got home, I checked e-bay & online, so it definitely seems reasonable in comparison. The owner is gone next week; maybe next week I'll go in with my own thread and fabric and talk to the owner. It does look like a real sweetie. Of course, I don't need another sewing machine and I don't have a lot of room to store it but still....
Julia in MN