For years I had 2 sewing machines - a serger and a mechanical with a few decorative stitches. DH bought me a wonderful Pfaff with a lot of decorative stitches and my sewing enjoyment grew fanatically. When I got heavy into quilting I realized that I needed a second machine for those quick jobs like mending and dresses for new DGD, so I bought a fairly basic and lightweight brother. I have added an embroidery machine to the mix, and bought a 1925 Singer 127. So, as of now I have 5. I will inherit my mother's Singer model 15 when she is through using it (not soon I hope), and I'd love to have a long arm (not likely to happen). I love sewing and sewing machines, but I think I would draw the line at 7 (if I were lucky enough to get the long arm).