Arkogirl, you made me laugh out loud with your comment about the dark side.
I have used indus. machines for so many years that I get a little impatient with my household machines. Don't get me wrong, I love all of my babies, slow or fast. I feel about them just like I do my stash. I would think twice before telling anyone how many machines I have :lol:
If I can help anyone with questions on machines or maybe how to do something you have never done before, like re-upholstering, slip covering, draperies, or even alterations, please don't hesitate to PM me.
Being a quilting board, the other skills might not be appropriate to discuss here.