I was feeling guilty about wanting to buy another sewing machine. Told husband I don't really need it. He asked if I would use it and said yes - it has a bigger throat space and more bells and whistles. Then he looked at me and said, "I don't really need a motorcycle - I have a truck." He not only encourages me, he enables me! And no, he does not have a brother. (His mother is a quilter though!)