I love my car, too! You have to associate the device with fun and escape.

I don't think we need a reason to bond with our sewing machines. We are women (mostly here , I think) and thats reason enough. If anybody remembers Dobie Gillis on T.V., there was a girl, Zelda Gilroy who chased him forever, and said he would eventually love her because of "Propinquity", spending time together. (they sat near each other in classes) I think when you spend as much quality, fun time with our machines, we cant help but develop a warm and meaningful relationship. This coming from a woman who cried when she traded in her trusty Subaru wagon on a brand new Dodge Caravan. I think that's why we have so many sewing machines. Who can part with a trusted companion?

We spend a lot of time with our sewing machines. We physically interact with them. They help us to relax and create. They are not appliances they are tools.

I feel the same way about my sewing machine as I do my car. I would be heartbroken if anything happened to my car. But cars are my other hobby.

rotflol,yes it has to be this-do not touch my machine

I believe it is the same reason why guys LOVE their tools !!!! :lol:

My little baby was my grandma's so I feel a little "closer" to her when I use mine.

I love the music of the machine. My favorites have a certain sound, no straining or grinding. The 1941 is my favorite of all time, she just sings. With woodworking, a much used tool comes to the hand, seems almost eager to go. Of course I know its my perceptions at work but isn't joy why we do this?

They give us pleasure!

I think it is because we know our machines intimately. We know what thread they like. What needle works best. When the tension is off. Can we say we know any other appliances like that. I can't.

We do more things over them than any other machine. For example; dream, plan, pray, imagine, play, get lost...over them. So yea, we do get attached, am I going to do anything about that, not if I want to remain sane I won't.