Kitty, here are some ((((HUGS)))) for your heart!
I know how you feel looking at the machines; I went thru that last year. Who knew that they were making machines that do everything but brew your coffee??? A good basic Pfaff will serve you well, tho - and who knows, you may even be able to make a few things to sell and balance out the old checkbook.
When one door closes, another opens - the hard part, I know, is finding the $#@! open door :lol: Hang in there, and hang out with us :wink: