I have done my darndest NOT to collect anything. But I do allow myself a limited number of favorite things, depending on what my current passion is. I love teapots, but 4 is enough. My granddaughters and I do have plenty of teaparties, so it's reasonable to add several odd assortment of cups and saucers. I have always had one sewing machine, but recently acquired 2 more. now 3 is enough. Thimbles are my weakness, but I use them all. I have 2 Roxannes, 2 Clovers which are similar to the Roxannes, and also a heavy, deeply recessed thimble, an antique brass one, some good for nothing plastic ones, and then the typical thimbles that seem to work fine for others but not me. At least all my thimbles fit in one little drawer. So that's why I don't consider myself a collector.