All great suggestions, also check the local Craig's list for a machine. If you find a LQS tell them your delima they may know of someone who is selling a used machine. Buy a kids coloring book use it for the base of a simple paper piece project. I like the idea of cutting shirts to start a quilt start with dh's he may decide is time to keep your hands busy hahaha. Do you crochet or knitt, maybe it's time to learn.