Hi all, thanks so much for all your comments and advice. I had been 'ummming and aaaring' (being indecisive!) about what to do, feeling guilty if I did buy the machine, miserable if I didn't.
But on my birthday I was pleasantly surprised that my Mom and Dad and my brother Bob had been so generous and gave me some money (my parents usually give me cash but it was more than usual this year!), as they knew I wanted to buy a sewing machine. Added to the money I made at the boot sale and I have got more than enough to buy the machine I want.
With regards to debts/bills, I bit the bullet and worked on my finances, and things are not in as bad shape as I thought they were. None of my bills are behind, in fact I will be getting a refund this month from my bank as they have overcharged me on my mortgage two months running - no wonder things felt so tight!
Anyway, the Pfaff 1122 is being delivered today! I am so excited! I am having it delivered to my parents house as I always visit them on a Tuesday night, so we will all get to have a play with it tonight.
Once again, thanks for all the helpful advice, your comments really helped me balance things and think things through sensibly.
Mary :wink: