Hi everyone.
Thank you SO much for all your help and suggestions. Bellaboo, I just love the idea of Silk thread for FMQ. The King Tut for FMQ and the Masterpiece for piecing as has been suggested makes a lot of sense. I have really learned a lot, so thanks for that.
I am actually going to put my machine in for an overhaul too, as I dont think there would be any harm in getting that done now also!
Hopefully I can get that done in the next two weeks and will see how things go. Fingers crossed!