I have my first machine, a Singer Style-Mate 347 that took me through my Home Ec. major in college and through all my three kids; a Singer 9940 that I have sewn and quilted ALL my quilts on; a treadle from my grandmother with numerous feet that I just "play" on, a small Brother Innov-is 900D that I bought for the 4" embroidery option BUT sews wonderfully and was used to make my DGD heirloom Christening gown & accessories; a 1956 - 221 FW I bought at an antique show locally; a White serger; and recently was gifted by a friend of my mom's: a Bernina 1260 AND a Bernina serger.........................so eight if you include the sergers.