Oh dear, I have to disagree with you on number 4- I LOVE the sounds of a sewing machine humming! My husband does too. When I bring my FW out he says it reminds him of his grandmother sewing on her Singer. That's the only machine I use downstairs.
What drives me completely bonkers is not being about to find what I need, even though I'm the one who makes all the messes!
I have a large family and they are all quilt worthy so I'll never run out of people to quilt for. My goal is to give every loved one a quilt. I have a way to go.