I still have my Singer Feather weight 221 that I recieved as a gift when in high school. It is a work horse and easily serviced by owner or at the shop. It sews like a charm and of course mine has soooooo many wonderful memories. I will never give it up. I also have a new Viking....love it....need my manual by my side when I use it because it is so complicated. I also have a White treadle. I love them all....my fav is the Singer. After retiring, I am finally able to get back into sewing. What a joy.