I just got the Viking Ruby a few months ago and I'm making free standing lace ornaments and lace angel tree toppers. They really are saving me money because since they hold up better when using polyester thread instead of rayon I'm using serger thread that I have had for over 15yrs. It's still strong and it's great not having to change out the spools of thread so many times. I got the pattern on line for really cheap so it's a great deal. I'm also making biscotti and spumonte cakes for gifts. I'm going the less stress way this yr and what gets done gets done. I'm also emboridering my Christmas cards to give to my loved ones.