I feel the same way you do Joy. I don't have a fancy machine, and don't have a desire for one either. I love to sew on my old singer. She has never let me down. I use the fabric I have. And buy what I can afford. Which I am lucky enough to buy at my LQS. I love to sew, quilt, and look at everyones work on here. You have a very full plate. And I do admire you for all you are doing. At the end of the day, you've got to have a good feeling about all that you have done. You have a very lucky family.