Congratulations on your new machine. It looks like it really could almost sew by itself.
I have been so good this year. I sold one and gave one away. Both great machines. I am down to only two now. Well and my mom's old singer. But, I don't use it... ever.
It feels good to give them new homes. They were wonderful machines and needed to be used.
I your FIL is happy with his choice. I am sorry to say this, but, the others will have to stop fighting over it. That is silly. By the way never loan it to them, youwill never see it again.