I would have to agree about a sewing machine. My Bernina, on which the motor died after 3 years, was a terrible waste of money. I would say the same, to a much lesser extent, of the mini iron, the small "handy" iron and the device to assist with HSTs. Generally, I don't buy gadgets, being rather suspicious of them and having limited space. Before my ^&$^%%#@@ Bernina died, its bobbin winder stopped working. The separate bobbin winder I got was great, but no longer needed, so I went to a friend.