I have two sergers and they stay out on my sewing table at
all times. I always serge raw seams of fabric before pre-washing and I also use to finish all my raw seams in dressmaking, sure can make a difference, also good to serge
edges of hems before the turnup. Haaven't tried them at quilting as of now; but you never know as smart as the ladies on this board are if there's a will there's a way