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An Older Interesting Machine

October 26, 2010

As I was walking around the room at the retreat where everyone was quilting, I spotted this machine. You know how I love older machines so I had to stop and chat with Becca about the machine. If I remember correctly what Becca told me, there were only a few of these “limited edition” machines [...]

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Patience is a Virtue

June 21, 2010

And I’m not very virtuous! Over the weekend Vince cleaned and oiled his new Singer 404 machine. And then he came into the sewing room, carrying it under his arm and said “I’m ready now!” And I said . . Go Away! There’s no room in here for you! I didn’t say that but really, [...]

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Sewing Machine Decision

October 16, 2009

A new sewing machine did not come home with me. Thanks to everyone who sent their thoughts on the machine. It isn’t that I’m a Bernina snob (maybe) but I love my Bernina so much, I’m just not ready to buy somethng besides a Bernina. And, for traveling, nothing is going to beat the Singer [...]

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A Celebration

May 2, 2009

Nope, the chickens are still in my basement. Nope, the garden spot hasn’t been touched. Nope, I haven’t lost weight. Yep, there’s still rain in the forecast. So, why the celebration? Look who’s home! Sorry, I didn’t think to take the picture before most of the Blood Orange Mimosa had been consumed. But, getting my [...]

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About the Sewing Machine

April 28, 2009

I read all the comments and emails about the sewing machine. There were too many to respond individually so I hope I’ll try to do it here. The biggest problem with the 1230 is that it needs a new circuit board and Bernina is no longer making them for machines that old. Rebuilt ones can [...]

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The Great Sewing Machine Dilemma

April 28, 2009

Who knew I was looking for a sewing machine? Not me! Just a little over a month ago, I wrote about giving the Baby Lock a second chance. My old Bernina has been in the shop now for over two months and I’m not real sure it’s been looked at. Hopefully next week I’ll have [...]

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