I collect vintage and antique sewing machines so I have a lot of those around. My Mother passed a White on to me, the Simplicity I purchased before the White and it was handy at the time to have two main machines - one for piecing and one for quilting. Then the Husband bought me another machine for a backup which also turned out to be very handy as a machine for sewing friends who visit. I also have three girls and I'd like them each to have their own machines so I'm always keeping my eyes open for good working machines...people get rid of them all the time it seems!

I use my serger for clothing, my Featherweight for sew day with my guild, my Janome 1600 for quilting, my Bernina for all the extra stitches, my Morse for heavy canvas, vinyl and heavy upholstry, and lastly my little aqua Dressmaker because she is beautiful. It is great to have extra machines. My Bernina's computer timing got out of line and I was unable to finish a quilt that had to be done in 2 days. Thank goodness I had other machines to turn too. Also there were two of us sewing at the same time. One machine.....never!

I bought my 404 in '62. It's a straight stitcher. Has attachments for zigzag and buttonholes. In the early 70's I got a White zigzagging machine. In the 8o's obtained a White serger and later a White heavy duty "school machine." In the 90's, got a Janome MC4000 (computerized). DH found a Singer (1896) treadle (still not restored). Now I'm working on getting a Janome 6300 Quilting machine and table.

Let DD#2 use the Singer 404 (It's in a cabinet.) Now it is back home. The White zigzagger is still in good shape but doesn't get used very much. I carried it to classes that I taught. The Janome MC4000 is my go-to machine at the moment. And the White heavy duty school machine is the one I use to machine-quilt. Treadle machine is taking up valuable space in the sewing room. Have a new Janome serger. Old one is in a box packed to have it repaired and cleaned.

I have my Singer that my parents gave me when I graduated from high school in 1969. I have my Mom's Singer 301A. I have an old Montgomery Ward sewing machine that I found at an estate sale that I bought for about $20. I bought it because it has a free arm, in case I ever may need it. I use them all. I like to take Mom's 301A in my camper in the summer.

I would like to collect some awesome old machines as many on here do, but I don't have a lot of extra space for more sewing machines as so much of my storage space is filled with my fabric stash. I am very happy with the machines I have.

I have a Viking Platinum 950 that I do all my piecing and home dec sewing on. I also have a FW on which I got a fabulous deal and take to classes. A serger that I bought for cheap from CL and an electrified 66 redeye which needs to be refurbed so I can put into my g'grandmother's refurbed converted treadle case. There are a couple of other that are floating around the compound but these are the only ones I have intention of using. Oh, and I have a 15-91 in a table that I'm willing to unload for pretty cheap...only cuz I just don't have the room for any more. The redeye and serger I'll use as necessary...if I have other folks sewing here or just because.

Why do I have at least 20 sewing machines? Why not!

It just happens....I have a Viking Lily....great machine but limited as far as decorative stitches go. I have my late MIL's Viking Rose...because none of my SIL's sew. I rarely use it....it is just a back up machine. And in Dec I bought a brand new Viking Ruby! Now I am learning to embroider. Oh, yeah....also have my grandmother's Singer Treadle in it's gorgeous cabinet....I do not use it but I sure love it.

I have only two sewing machines. I'd have more if I had space for them. I am using my Featherweight for piecing and my Bernina for quilting at the moment. I have either a walking foot or the BSR on it. It is easier to do piecing on the Featherweight than to take off my quilting feet, etc. from the Bernina. I got the Featherweight to take to classes; but it is a great backup when my Bernina is in the shop. I'm always working on several projects at a time so a second machine is really helpful.

I have a number of machines; the newest is a sewing/embroidery machine. Next is my quilting machine, which is probably 5-10 years old. A 1939 Singer 201 is my main machine for regular sewing if it doesn't require zigzag. The 1934 Singer 15-91 is set up for fmq on smaller items. A 1943 featherweight goes with me for quilt group and classes. My mother's old 1960s White doesn't get used much, and several others also. Then there are the 2 sergers which are used for clothing, but not for quilts. Probably too many machines, but I have a hard time letting go. I just really like old machines. Luckily, DH is tolerant of my hobby.

I have my original Kenmore with decorative cams, almost 42 yrs but really didn't do much regular sewing. Then I got interested in quilting about 10 yrs ago and after I saw all the new computer style machines my friends were using, all the decorative stitches, needle up/down, thread cutter etc I wanted one too. So about 6 years ago I got a Janome6500 that I love. I found an old 15-91 Singer on Craigslist in cabinet with bench for only $25 and couldn't pass that up. Then my dad gave me an old, very heavy machine called a Bradshaw I think but the airlines damaged the carrier it came in. Then 2 yrs ago my hubby found a great deal on a Husqvarna Viking serger on Craigslist for me ... I still haven't used it, I'm intimidated by the threading .. yikes, I want to use it for place mats, napkins etc. I just need someone to show me how to do it, our local sew/vac store went out of business and I'll have to gird my loins and try to find a tute online.

Even tho I still love my old workhorse Kenmore (I let my grands use it) my fave is my Janome. I've been wanting/wishing for a featherweight but don't want to pay the price most are asking ... it would be nice to take to classes etc. The Janome and Kenmore are SOOOO heavy!