I think having the numerous sewing machines brings a feel for the past that a grandmother, aunt or mother had sewn on this very machine or it could be that we are saving them from ending up in a trash heap at a dump! I do have four antique`machines and have sewn on two of them. It's like fabric, 30's and feed sacks are popular for its memories. We relate to some things or have family that came from that time. As in collecting, there are many different catagories. And you can find bargains at yard sales, estate sales and even on CL and EBay. :)