a shoulder to cry on
05-05-2011, 01:09 PM
#21
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I have a "cheap" Brother machine purchased 4 years ago. It just keeps working and working. It's very reliable, but, I confess, I just do piecing on it. At the time I bought it, it was $89, so I bought it telling myself that if it turned out I liked sewing again (30 years since last stitch was sewn), I'd get myself a better machine. 4 years later, I can't bring myself to get a better machine!
A machine like this could tide you over while you search for the machine of your dreams.
Good luck!
A machine like this could tide you over while you search for the machine of your dreams.
Good luck!
05-05-2011, 02:43 PM
#22
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Location: Texas
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You never know where one will pop up. I was asking in a WalMart that had discontinued its fabric department where I could find a fabric store close by and got to talking with the lady stocking the shelves in crafts. She 'just happened' to have an industrial machine that she wanted to find a home for. When I asked her how much she wanted for it the answer was 'just come get it out of my garage'. Needless to say we found her house her next day off!
05-05-2011, 04:09 PM
#24
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Location: Sully, Iowa
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My Brother recently died too. I cried and cried. I wanted to buy a new one, but just couldn't afford it. At the same time, my MIL found an old Singer at a thrift store. She didn't know my Brother had died. Things work out!!
05-05-2011, 05:42 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Some of the older machines actually have a nicer straight stitch than some of the electronic ones.
Some beautiful quilts have been completely sewn by hand.
I think either Jinny Beyer or Judie Mathison (spelling?) make many of their quilts by hand.
It is upsetting for a trusted piece of equipment to fail, but newer and more expensive isn't always the answer.
Some beautiful quilts have been completely sewn by hand.
I think either Jinny Beyer or Judie Mathison (spelling?) make many of their quilts by hand.
It is upsetting for a trusted piece of equipment to fail, but newer and more expensive isn't always the answer.
05-06-2011, 02:22 AM
#29
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I just stopped at my favorite second-hand shop yesterday and they had two older all-metal sewing machines. One was portable that I had never heard of, started with an "F" for $25. and the sign said "Sews Good" (the shopkeeper had tried it and stated that it sews good). The other one was a Good Houskeeping in a cabinet for $50. and was also in good working condition. The machine looked like it had hardly been used and the cabinet was in very good condition as well. I thought about buying one, but I already have about 13 and with no electric it just didn't seem to make sense to purchase yet another electric machine.
05-06-2011, 02:42 AM
#30
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Location: Whitby, Ontario. British expat
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Don't give up. I am sure you will find the perfect machine at the perfect price with all these good wishes around you! Its a good idea to let us know your general area too as I am sure someone somewhere could help you out to keep you sewing
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