Of course mine helps..but not in the since of cutting or color...he doesn't complain about my fabric stashing..he buys me new machines as they come out...matter of fact he is trying to talk me into purchasing a new Bernina 830..I have one thats only 2 years old but we were in the quilt shop the other day and saw the new LE...he said get it..I didn't so he called her when we got home and talked to her about my trade in....so sure he helps all the time...its just in how you look at it...and when he needs help in his shop I go out and lift motors and plows and snowbloweres and mower decks....its a fair trade...he doesn't complain and neither do I...blessings