We took the easy way out and went on Amazon @HenriettaMaria much easier for lazy me who doesn't like to waste too much time on things I can't wear.  The spare keys were in the front downstairs bedroom so that would have been at risk if not covered up.

It's funny, only computer Bernina I ever had was the little 215, which was an unwanted competition prize.  It was a lovely machine, did exactly what I wanted, didn't have many stitches but enough, but, whenever I used it I had the silly feeling that I had to be very careful with it and not knock it about so  always went very slowly with it.  Went I was back upstairs with the larger Pfaff I felt so much better, which is probably why I sold and got a smaller Pfaff.  A case of trust your gut.

Those middle cupboards look very useful @deetee

Welcome from me too.  We're always happy to give advice but you may end up with several machines and a large fabric stash 

If you think she's kidding she's not @deetee 

I can't believe I've only bought 11 meters this year.  However on a sort out in odd places, I discovered a lot more than what I'd bought, which is not on my total list, although I got a couple of bargains from a shop that was closing down.

I made the mistake a few years ago of putting garment covers on my coats and jackets and some dresses..  They became out of sight and out of mind.  I literally forgot I had them until a few weeks ago when I went looking for something for a funeral (I think).  I'm now dying to wear the Orvis winter 'sheepskin coat' I had forgotten about plus the nice red zip front coat I bought from a designer outlet shop when I was still working so at least 17 years ago.

Because the wardrobes were full I was storing other stuff and a couple of Izzwotnots and coats on a rail under the stairs.

I think mild winters, being retired and not having to go out if it was cold was part of the reason and then Covid reared its head.

I had a clear out of handbags last week (and put them back).  I got a bee in my bonnet to buy another one and found I had many never used after one year, when I'd bought another in summer and then again in winter.

I did have a black coat once, in fact thinking about it, it would have not looked out of place now, but must have gone to the charity shop when I put on weight.

I think clothes depend on your priorities.  I had no children so it tended to me, me and maybe DH

I do that regularly @sewmuchmore .  Get all hyped up about something, spend ages deciding, even get the fabric and then take another look at the pattern and talk myself out.  Last one I got is for a Burda casual jacket.  I've already decided I don't want the squared off front, I want it rounded at the  bottom. I've got the fabric so whether it actually gets cut, no idea.  I hate cutting new patterns out as well.