My Grandma taught me to quilt when I bought my Janome excell about 15 years ago, that was my first machine. I upgraded to a Janome 4900QC a year ago, and gave my ole faithful to my mum, as hers had died. She loves it.
Earlier this year I got a 1952 featherweight which is a dream to use, and just last week, picked up a 1956 99k with cabinet and stool from Ebay for $60. I also have a Janome 300E embroidery machine that I have had for about a year, after upgrading from the 200E, wich I only had for 6 months!. So currently I have 3 sewing machines, and an embroidery machine, and I love them all