After having 4 surgeries on my hand and wrist, it put a damper on my machine work. When I see how much is head of me, I get overwhelmed. Then I remember it is me mainly me putting the pressure on myself.
I love the adventure & research to learn about my machines, including needles. I love new friends I have made. I love to demonstrate treadles and listen peoples family stories. I love to help others work on family treadles. A friend & her granddaughter came over for an entire day an we serviced and taught them about their featherweights.
There is more to collecting than the machines themselves! Enjoy the passion & pass it on!
PS I have over 100 machines, but that is small # compared to others!