It’s easy to understand “not understanding” why… so many machines and why… FWs. FWs purrrr as you sew with them and they are fascinating! I could and would be very happy with one machine. Sewing is what is important.
This Quilting Board has increased my quilting skills and overall knowledge about mostly sewing but in so many other areas also. The threads of info on vintage sewing machines is what got me going. I don’t have a lot of $$ invested but oh… the time spent, the people my DH and I have met and the histories of these machines have been so satisfying. It is truly amazing how many treadle machines are listed on Craig list everyday.
Many of my machines are earmarked for grandchildren. However, if I run into anyone who needs a machine and has a genuine interest in sewing, I will give them one of my machines without hesitating. I have been blessed and I would love to bless others. I am a third generation serious sewer, I have several grandchildren I have taught/am teaching to sew.
I have twenty machines. Two handcranks are mainly for display and for my grandchildren to play with ~~ which they do for hours. 3 treadles. I currently sew on 4 (electric) machines regularly but hope soon to have about 6 set up for specific jobs. We have the space at the moment so it works for us :-D