I have 8, not including the ones in the attic that are probably beyond repair. I have a Singer I sew on, a very old Singer I inherited, a Janome embroidery machine, 2 Featherweights, a cheap brother I bought for the grandbabies to learn on, a serger and a Sweet 16. I use them all. I think by nature people that sew a lot collect machines. At least I do.