I know what you mean. I went through with draws when my older machine was in the shop. So now I have a machine on my frame that I can take off to use and I got a little gem Jenome machine that weighs about 12 pounds that I got to take to class so I always have a extra. The little one I got at a quilt show for $98.00 and it has been a lifesaver.
kjym Kathleen