I sometimes tear as well. But, the reason I had to join in the conversation is my green with envy over you being able to sew in the summer. My sewing room is upstairs and is like an oven during the summer months. Very little sewing goes on then for me. We just finished 21 days of over 100 degree heat and to boot, wildfire smoke in the sky like a london fog most days. I am praying that we get some relief soon. Call me green with envy here in the smoky nevadan desert.