I'm only collecting free machines these days- if that. My collection contains just my three main machines that I sew with, back up machines for parts, and two brown decal lotus Singer 66s. Even though I have decided not to purchase anymore machines, I still find myself daily looking at CLs for machines. :) And yes, some of my family members think I have lost it (and I only own 10 machines). Oh well, I like my new hobby (a cool way of recycling), and I have learned so much about the history of sewing machines in the process. My husband is supportive and likes that I have turn a room that was hardly used into a cozy sewing room.
His Christmas gift to me was a new light with a magnifying glass and a new pair of titanium scissors. While watching me quilt, he noticed that I could benefit from having these items. So, I had a wonderful surprise and a merry Christmas.