Originally Posted by Blackberry

I just recently acquired a 1903 Singer 127 that was free from an Estate Sale. Sent it to my repair man for servicing and just got it back yesterday. What a beauty. Also I recently bought a Singer 201 Centennial on Craig's List for $10. A short time later I went to another estate sale looking for the blonde Singer sewing cabinet that was listed and, what a surprise, it had a 15-91 Singer inside, both items for $65. This got me to thinking, I wonder how many machines do my quilting friends have. I have a total of 11, One Universal, my first sewing machine that is nearly 40 years old, a Brother CS6000i, 2 Singer 201's, a Janome Mini Sew, A 1903 Singer 127, 2 Singer Featherweights. a Singer 15-91, a Singer 301A and a Singer 66 Treadle that was given to me by my MIL. My repairman says I have a nice collection.

Originally Posted by KatFish

Need? Well... as many as it takes to get the job done. At least that's what I tell DH. I have 16 machines and DH has 26 fishing poles, so he's fine with as many machines as I feel I need. :D

Originally Posted by leggz48

I have my original Universal (1970ish), a Peerless (receipt dated 1959), my Grandmother's International (not dated), a Featherweight 221 (1950), my Janome Memorycraft 6600 (2008), my HandiQuilter Avante 18 (2010), a Singer 2263 (2011 for carrying to classes), a Janome 2030DC that I won at a Grand Opening yesterday, and a toy Singer (for display only).......that's 9...and counting as I continue to looking on ebay for bargains.

Originally Posted by Stitchnripper

I have a 15 in a treadle, a 66 electric in a cabinet, a featherweight, a 327 I bought new in 1965, an older elnita I got for $10 at a garage sale and my go to machine which is a Brother XR-52. I'm looking for a hand crank. Oh, and maybe a portable vintage electric - one in a case.

Originally Posted by LyndaOH

Apparently I need eight, because that's exactly how many I have. I'm going to sell a few soon, though... I swear. No, really, I am.

Originally Posted by leggz48

I ran across a Singer in a round top wooden portable case with latch and key. However, it has a shuttle instead of bobbin and I don't know anything about them; how to wind, load, tension????) Anyway, I plugged it in but no one had fabric so I sewed on paper.....sounded good, but made quite a 'bird's nest'. Can anyone help me on making decision on whether to buy it? How hard it is to adjust tension? Need Help in a Hurry!!! Thanks! Oh and this will be #10!