I think it has been at least a year if not two since I used my sewing machine. But today, it was put back into action on a fabric project. The directions for making a tie necklace were in the Spring 2011 issue of SewStylish, and I really liked the idea. Found a $6 silk tie at my local dry cleaners and voila...a really nice piece. The broach used is a pin that lost its back shortly after I got it in which it couldn't be replaced. Now, it has found a great new life! How do you think it will look with a business suit? What color suit would you wear with it?