I have a Brother Pacesetter NX600 that I love, a Viking Iris sewing/embroidery but I leave it set up just for embroidery. Really nice machine but everything extra is SO expensive for it....I also have a 1926 Singer Model 66 but it is just for display on top of my cabinets. Have to admit I have never even tried to use it.....sad....
I am saving up for a machine with a larger harp so machine quilting isn't such a pain for larger items. It will be awhile before I get it...

I have the cheapest Singer on the market (I think) that my husband snagged for $20. I have an Elna that's about 40 years old. And I have a Brother embroidery machine that I don't use and currently have on craigslist for sale for $200. I'd love to get my money back for that one.
I don't know what my dream machine is. I don't use machines that much. I've only had my sewing machines for a few months. They're both pretty decent machines, so I'm happy with them for now!
I haven't even spent $3000 on a car, couldn't imagine spending that much on a "toy"!!!

I have a Janome 6600 and I love it! With the exception of a long arm quilter, I have what I need.

I have 4 brother machines and 2 bernina's.
1) a simple sewing machine with a few decorative stitches.
2) a quilting embroidery machine.
3) a longarm machine, (Not as long as I would like)
4) a brother overlocker
5) bernina zigzag industrial machine
6) bernina industrial overlocker.
Now I just need the time to be able to use them all. LOL

I have a 20 year old computerized New Home ( now Janome). I love it and have no desire to replace it. Also own a red eye singer treadle, but haven't made anything on it yet.

I have an Elna, love it, and a new Janome embroidery-sewing machine and enjoying the new experiences on it too.

I have Bernina 730 which I LOVE. Replaced my Kenmore about 6 years ago and have never looked back. I want a second Bernina so I can leave the embroidery unit set up and have one for straight sewing but have not decided which one.

Janome 6500 - bought used at my local sewing center/Janome dealership. LOVE this machine!

I had a Pfaff before but had nothing but trouble with it.

I'll always own a Janome.

I have several machines -- none of them cost $3000, but since I bought them all new they were pricey (but worth it)
-- Elna Supra (I bought it new after DS was born) -- pretty much retired although I love the way it stitches
-- Janime Horizon 7700 -- main piecing machine
-- Juki on my frame
-- Janome 9700 for embroidery
-- Janome 3260 to take to class
I gave DD my 6500 -- loved that machine

i have the Series 8 830 too and yup I'm waaaaaay worth it!

Let's see.....
Bernina 200 E
Bernina 153
Brother (little lightweight guy)
1953 Singer Featherweight

Think I would like a Sweet Sixteen sit-down midarm machine.....want to test drive a friends first, then I will decide!!

I'm picking up my new Janome Horizon 7700 next weekend. I currently have a bottom of the line brother I purchased from Walmart in college.

I'm so excited, I've been counting the sleeps! Too bad naps don't count.

Bernina 830E
Have it
Hubby bought it for me. Went to CU for loan and it was worth it!!!

Pfaff that cost $7,000.00 + $2,500 for software and $1,000.00 for hoops and feet etc (it's the price you have to pay in some countries if you want a nice machine). Now that it has died, I would like to get a Bernina 830, except that it costs $13,000 + $2,500 for software...so it will remain a dream.

I have loved reading this thread. Will be back with my list......

I have a Viking and a Pfaff machine. Love them both, but would love to have one with knee control and auto cutting of thread. I think I'm getting too spoiled to ask for that.

Bernina 1030 that I bought used 15 years ago-love it, nothing sews like a Bernina. A perfect condition Singer 99 with all the attachments inherited from an aunt. Pfaff 1222E in like new condition that I found in a junk store for $10.00, what a workhorse that one is and the even feed foot is great, a Singer Featherweight, and my latest addition is a Janome Horizon that I also love. Unless I seriously get into FMQ I think I'm done collecting. Every machine has it's strong points,that's why you need so many, right?

I have an assortment. Two featherweights, Viking mega quilter, Spartan, Singer 99, Pfaff 2340, Pfaff 102 (treadle),Kenmore (1945 model) and I just bought a 630 Brother to lean to embroidery. All except te Pfaff102 gets regular use. I have them all set up with different tread in them and use them as I need that color thread. None are named. At my stage of the game, I am lucky to remember the brands.

I have a Bernina 430 QE and love it and I have a Feather Weight that sews very nicely. I also have Singer Quantum that also embroiders, but I don't use it. I also have a Handiquilter Sweet Sixteen sit down quilting machine. I haven't done much on it except practice, but I love the way it quilts.

I have a Juki TL98Q and a Kenmore for when I need more than a straight stitch.
The Juki is the machine that I want and I certainly cannot afford a machine for $3K.

Brother 3000. Don't know anyone else say they have this one.

I have a Bernina 440 QE and I love it. I have a workhorse older Singer (only used to sew teddy bears as the fur and leather are hard on a sewing machine). I also have a Juki midarm that I'm just starting to work with on my quilting frame. I gave away a beautiful viking to my DD and I gave away a beautiful older solid metal Singer to other DD (she loves vintage things). Both use them and love them.

I have the machines I want.

I can't do the long arm at this time - we are preparing to either retire in the next 10 years or take an overseas assignment. BUT I have a savings account for my eventual long arm!

The wife of the husband who bought a hand made scroll saw and took over the garage (my sewing room) as his workshop.

I have a Bernina Series 8 (830), Bernina 350, Janome Serger (low end), 2 low end Janome sewing machines, and 2 Featherweights (a 1934 and a 1948, they are both work and have a beautiful stitch). At this late date of my life, I decided that I would get what I want.

2 Vikings, a D1 and a Lily, and the newest addition is my girl Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.0 which far exceeds and of the others! I quilt and sew mostly on my Pfaff and I LOVE the built in walking foot. Wish I would have gotton the Pfaff in the first place!

Brother SQ9000

I have a cheap Brother CS8080PRW from wally world and a Janome 6500. I like them both- I would like a dedicated embroidery machine but for now I am happy with what I have and have no plans to add another anytime soon; besides I have no room for anything more!!

I have a Bernina 830, Pfaff 1473, older brother, Singer ?, can't remember the #, 9 black featherweight and 1 green/white featherweights, 2 treadle, older Singer industrial and I'm sure I forgot some of them, but they are in the closet or our other house. I don't need anymore machines, I just need time to use them. I find sewing machines are like cars, each one is different and better for certain things.

I have so many sewing machines, I'm ashamed, but my 6600 Janome is my favorite.

I also have a Brother machine, not sure about the series number, and have had it for years. Before that I had a machine in a cabinet I got at Sears. (Showing my age.) But recently I got enough money and purchased a Janome. It was on sale for $450, more in my price range.

My sister has several vintage machines (including an antique from the 1860's), a Viking and two Nolting longarm machines.

One of my neices has a Viking and is "upgrading". :)

Quilting runs in the family.

Janome Horizon 7700 - for sewing and quilting / Juki Pearline Serger
Perfectly happy with her/them...someday would like to add a long arm quilter
While I'm worth it, I'm not sure I could spend more than $3000 on a machine...I had a hard time with the $1900 I paid for my Horizon.

I also have the Viking Sapphire and I love it!

I have a Bernina 440, Viking Mega Quilter, Featherweight, Singer XL 400 for embroidery, Janone Memory Craft and 2 others. I would like a bether embroidery machine don't know which one.

I have a Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.0 and love it. It is the machine I wanted and my hubby bought for me for my birthday in June.

I have the Bernina 200 with the embroidery attachment. Just love it. This was my retirement gift to myself. My friend gave me a Singer Featherweight. (She already had one and someone gave her another one). Then I have a HuskyStar.

I have two Pfaff's. A 7550 and Expressions .04, a Featherweight 1945, a slant needle Singer and a Centennial model Singer(not sure of the model on either one. All three sew so nice! I do all the maintenance on them. The Pfaffs have to go into the shop because they are electronic.

i have several singers older models,white,kenmore 10 in all would love to have an embroidery one also but my finances will not let me get one right now.lol

I have a Bernina 180E and a Featherweight - and an inexpensive serger - I need just these three as they do just what I need.

I have a Bernina 730 and 1630 and my Viking that I have had for a long time that I like and still use along with a featherweight that stays in the motor home.

I have a Bernina 820 (was a surprise 30th wedding anniversary gift), a Viking #1 (about 15 years old) and a 30 year old Kenmore. Won't give any of them up.

Fantasize about a long arm, but maybe would settle for the frame set up for the Bernina.