Gee, this weekend I used 3 out of my 6 sewing machines, not including my sergers. I am quilting a full size quilt on the old singer 15, and some did some binding on my little bug of a janome. The big Janome is usually to do embrodiery or mending or quilting, which I used to put the binding on a baby quilt today, When my friends come over I make sure I have usually 5 sewing machines ready for a quick quilt we can piece in a day usually for a gift for our friends. The 99 I must admit I haveen't used much only cuz I haven't had a lot of spare time, but I will. Yep, I use mine, next week I will shake it up some and use the machines for diffrent things.

I have two. One I keep at home, and one I keep at my LQS, where I go almost every day to sew and hang out :).

I posted earlier that I have 20 machines. I do sew with all of them that are currently up and running which is approximately 10. The Necchis need to be checked out and then one will be rehomed. Approximately half of the machines will be rehomed as have 3 or 4 previous machines which I've acquired, cleaned up and passed them on. Some people PIF with fabric, I do the same with machines. I have had one potential recipient say "No thanks" b/c she wanted a better machine. I was offereing her a 15-91 for free. Some people just have no clue.

Just as well you didn't give her that beautiful machine, she would not have taken care of it or appreciate it.

I now have 4 machines.
A Singer 2638. Just a simple mechanical machine that has a few decorative stitches.
A Singer 457 that needs a new gear and cleaning
A Singer 15-86 electric in a cabinet that DH rewired and will go in my sewing room when I have one.
A 1880's Victor treadle that needs cleaning and the cabinet restored.

I don't want any fancy newer machines. I just want one more - a Singer 27 treadle like my mother had.

It's not a matter of need. The older machines are just fun.

The Singer 201 does come in either electric, treadle or hand crank. The throat/harp area is 8.25" wide. Yes, the feed dogs do lower for FMQ. See this first link for more specifics on what it does and how easily available parts are for it:

http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/11/...ne-review.aspx

See this link for a quick history lesson on it, and learn why the 201 is purported to be Singer's "finest machine".

http://www.sewalot.com/singer_201k_sewalot.htm

Here's a pic of my Singer 201k (k means it's from Kilbowie, Scotland).

Okay, okay, I bid a nuisance bid on ebay for a featherweight and now I have succombed to the club. I have been wanting one but I didn't thnk I had a chance at it but voila' it is now on the way to my new home. My second one to have the other is awfully big and heavy so it is just up on a cabinet, hope to use the new one. I really am kind of excited about it.

Oh boy!! What a question! I've worn out a Singer and a Viking, but then found a Bernina 801 then later a Bernina 1015 and then lusted after a Singer Featherweight. So the 1015 is in my Horn worktable, the 801 goes to workshops, and the Featherweight travels with me if I have a lot of other stuff to carry. I love them all. The Berninas do anything I ask.

Hi. Seeing your treadle brought back memories. My DMIL had one just the same. I had it for many years but recently sold it as I needed the room when we moved house.

I'm on the lookout for a treadle machine and a featherweight if I can find either for fantastic prices. Just because I think they are cool.

I only have 2 machines. A White and a Viking DSE-hubby bought it for me a few years ago.

The DSE stays at home and the White is my travel machine.