I have sewn all my life, kids grew up around it. Taught daughter (son can but doesn't) and 3 of 4 grands. I m now 74 and hope to be around along time. I feel like they have to go through my jewelry, pots, pans, dishes, linens, take cre of the car, house, etc. Why should I worry about fabric and machines? One more chore, and they know about my guilds. They will help. I plan to enjoy all I have for as long as I can. IF it gets to the point I no longer can enjoy, then I might start to parcel it out to friends, charity, guild, etc. Not my monkeys, not my circus when I am gone. Just something more to make them think about me and miss me!