Isn't it amazing how are sewing reaches to sew many different types of items and as the years passed we want to go to something that is much simpler. At least this is how I feel. like you mom-6 I have done many different types of sewing in my life .Simle sewing,gowns from orom style to wedding, suits for little men,coats with linning and knitting,crocheting, and how kinds of craft items. I haven't done any uplolstry,cross stitch or macrame, but I still always have more I want to do, then time to do them in.The frosting on the cake is I raise Pomeranian and they bring loads of joy.