I feel your pain! While you are waiting, why not start cutting another project or two? I cut them, bag them in 2-1/2 gallon ziploc bags with the pattern and they are ready to grab and sew when the mood strikes me! It works well for me because I am easily distracted and get bored easily...oh look, there's another quilt I HAVE to make! LOL
When Tropical Storm Fay hit, we were pretty badly flooded for a couple of days and the power was off more than on. I was hesitant to keep my machine plugged in because of the storm. I cut out an entire queen size quilt and a couple of smaller projects. At least it would help ease the suffering till you get it back or splurge on a back up machine. My friend got a basic Kenmore for about $80 on sale. It works great! I need a backup too, but lack the space to store it. But if mine goes in the shop for an extended period of time, guess what I'm buying! :)