a shoulder to cry on
05-06-2011, 07:47 AM
#53
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Originally Posted by Mona Lisa 2011
I need some one to commiserate with me. My sewing machine just died! I took it to the repair shop for a free estimate, but you know what that means.
I sew on my machine everyday and now that last simple pleasure is taken away.
I must say it has been a good friend to me since 1984. It is a Singer and was one of the first electronic ones on the market.
I have looked at "new" machines, but the ones that compare to mine are so expensive.
It looks like I will be hanging up my quilting. Getting old is not for the faint at heart!
I sew on my machine everyday and now that last simple pleasure is taken away.
I must say it has been a good friend to me since 1984. It is a Singer and was one of the first electronic ones on the market.
I have looked at "new" machines, but the ones that compare to mine are so expensive.
It looks like I will be hanging up my quilting. Getting old is not for the faint at heart!
05-06-2011, 08:07 AM
#54
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Fort White, Fl
Posts: 2,689
Do not stop your quilting/ This is the second time this month that mine decided to act up and I have only one so sometimes that is a problem but something will come along. I agree with some of the others that you could do some hand piecing for now. Never give up something you love to do.
05-06-2011, 08:10 AM
#55
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,148
Pity we don't know where you live. Some of us may have a spare to share.
Originally Posted by Mona Lisa 2011
I need some one to commiserate with me. My sewing machine just died! I took it to the repair shop for a free estimate, but you know what that means.
I sew on my machine everyday and now that last simple pleasure is taken away.
I must say it has been a good friend to me since 1984. It is a Singer and was one of the first electronic ones on the market.
I have looked at "new" machines, but the ones that compare to mine are so expensive.
It looks like I will be hanging up my quilting. Getting old is not for the faint at heart!
I sew on my machine everyday and now that last simple pleasure is taken away.
I must say it has been a good friend to me since 1984. It is a Singer and was one of the first electronic ones on the market.
I have looked at "new" machines, but the ones that compare to mine are so expensive.
It looks like I will be hanging up my quilting. Getting old is not for the faint at heart!
05-06-2011, 09:08 AM
#56
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fayetteville, GA
Posts: 2,879
I've found a lot of older machines at yard sales. Last week I found one with the cabinet for $6. I had to leave it as I have no more space. Good luck I hope you find one you can use. I would have for you to give up sewing/piecing.
05-06-2011, 10:08 AM
#58
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Jefferson City MO
Posts: 137
Give up quilting?! NO - say it isn't so! I'm with the reply about giving general geographical area - I have two Jenome's - in case one quits on me - and I gave away a regular machine to a friend who wasn't sure she was "into" sewing who has used it for years and put many miles of fabric through it. Getting old isn't for sissies, for sure, but there are some of us who have more than we need that are more than willing to share with those who don't.
05-06-2011, 10:08 AM
#59
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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I want to thank you for all your wonderful suggestions. I have found a machine to use as long as I like. Now I can search for the perfect one for me. Alas, I live near Livermore, California. Most of you seem to live east of the Mississippi..............
05-06-2011, 10:13 AM
#60
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: North East USA
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I lived in Tracy for a few years and tehre was a great group of quilting ladies there. I learned tons from them. I know there was at least one lady here on the board from Tracy. Google quilting in Tracy and see if you can find them. May be worth a try. sewyogaga and grandma1 both live in Livermore
Originally Posted by Mona Lisa 2011
I want to thank you for all your wonderful suggestions. I have found a machine to use as long as I like. Now I can search for the perfect one for me. Alas, I live near Livermore, California. Most of you seem to live east of the Mississippi..............
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