My grandma tought me to sew on her treadle singer machine, I remember sewing doll's cloths and later some of my own shorts and dresses. For quite a few years I stop sewing and 10 years ago I started quilting. I wish I had my grandsma's machine. When I started quilting here in Florida I bought a Brother for $120 at Sears until I "needed" more features. I bought a Pfaff Tiptronic 2030 with the tax return money and love it. I now also have a Pfaff serger which I am learning to use.
I am campaigning for an embroidery but DH thinks I don't "need" it and it is too expensive. Buaaahhh! I need to find one not top of the line to convince him of my need!
Long Arm??? not yet in my wish list; still trying free motion on my Pfaff.