Welcome to the QB Mike! It sounds as though your heart is already into the quilting for life club. We have a select group of vintage and antique sewing machine enthusiasts here as I am sure you have discovered here. Your wife has to be loving her oversize beach bag! Quilting is an art form that takes on many flavors from the very simple and beautiful quilts to more time consuming art pieces. Your choice and your flavor. Jump right in and join the fun. Questions are unlimited and answers are given when ever possible. Sometimes I am very surprised. It is always fun and informative here. Again welcome to the QB and have a lot of fun!!