I guess you could say I collect machines too. I use my late MIL's Bernina for piecing. It must be 40+ years old? I know she had it a long time before I came along. I reciently aquired my grandma's featherweight made in 1948 that is portable. (Thanks Mom!) Just had it cleaned and it would be a nice one for taking to classes-just need to sign up for some! I bought a lightweight Kennmore when my Bernina and Featherweight were in the shop for their cleanings. It is a cheap machine but works well for piecing. I have 2 older Kennmore machines that have cams just in case I need to do a fancy stitch. I machine quilt on a grace frame with my new Juki that Santa brought. I stuffed the serger under the table too just so DH will forget about how many I have :D I also have my other grandmothers treadle machine. It is in an oak cabnet and used for display in the familyroom. It used to work but needs cleaning and a new belt. Nothing computerized -Yet! :wink: