Crqltr,
Ain't that the truth. I bought a pattern for a machine cover that I saw on eBay. Got it at JoAnns. Then found out my wife had two other copies of the pattern. So far I've not even fully read it. I like my Whacky covers better.
Clare,
Yes, I really enjoy making things with the machines I've worked on and refurbished. When you use them you can get to know their idiosyncrasies and adjust them so they sew nice too.
Joe