I don't think we need a reason to bond with our sewing machines. We are women (mostly here , I think) and thats reason enough. If anybody remembers Dobie Gillis on T.V., there was a girl, Zelda Gilroy who chased him forever, and said he would eventually love her because of "Propinquity", spending time together. (they sat near each other in classes) I think when you spend as much quality, fun time with our machines, we cant help but develop a warm and meaningful relationship. This coming from a woman who cried when she traded in her trusty Subaru wagon on a brand new Dodge Caravan. I think that's why we have so many sewing machines. Who can part with a trusted companion?