I don't "need" all the machines I have. Here's the list...however, I'm not parting with any of them. I figure they're a collection, like my mom's Royal Doultons, thimble, or coins...whatever.
1945 Singer 221 Featherweight
1955 Singer 222K Featherweight
1957 Singer 222K Featherweight
1951 Singer 301-black longbed in case
1916 Singer 115 treadle head
1920 something Singer 115 treadle in Singer parlor cabinet
1916 White VS II treadle in twiggy cabinet
Janome 11000
Janome 3160 QDC
Janome MB4 embroidery machine
Janome 1600p on Grace Pinnacle Frame
and I have a Babylock Serger too.
They all work. They all have a purpose. And I want one more...a Singer 401. Then I think I'm done.
However Janome is coming out with a new TOL machine in September. I told DH that I would have to really think hard about getting it though, as my 11000 is wonderful and I haven't really used all it's capabilities. I may just stick with what I have for a while and watch and see how the new machine pans out....and Janome has a habit of making better deals after the initial release of a new machine. Also, I may just not get another embroidery/sewing machine to replace the 11000 and look at the Janome Horizon instead. Or, I may just stick with the old girls. They sew better anyway.....who knows. It's a hobby. I work hard and I want to spend my money before the kids get it!<G>