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| Montrose Girl |
Posted - Nov 11 2012 : 06:40:28 AM
I've been wanting a new sewing machine for a long time. I had an old Brother that I fought as much as it worked. I was able to use mom's when she was out of town and hubby's dad gave me a very old Singer (I never got it opened). Well, the other day my aunt sent me a package. It was Janome. SHe had updated and this was a second one she had from living in FL (Moved back to NH where she had her other one). I was so surprised and so thankful. I can't wait to try it out. I'm so looking forward to winter and some "craft" time.
Laurie
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| rubyleesmom |
Posted - Nov 17 2012 : 9:32:15 PM
Laurie.. what a wonderful gift! Enjoy :-) I have a Brother that I got at Walmart also but I hve not had any trouble with it so far. |
| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Nov 16 2012 : 10:17:05 AM
yeah it is a great machine, it was so cheap cause it didn't come with any extra feet, and no manual. Mainly they run about 400 dollars used there. But, then they come with lots of feet, manuals, etc etc. A good sewing machine is worth the price, especially if you really want to sew. Fighting with a machine takes the joy out of it. I think I will start sewing some wool long diaper covers this week! I'm going to Goodwill today to look for some wool sweaters to use.
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| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 16 2012 : 03:52:36 AM
Laurie,
What a great surprise and a lovely gesture from your aunt. I hope you get your free time soon!!
Marianne |
| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Nov 15 2012 : 8:23:44 PM
How exciting to have a machine. Happy sewing and quilting.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| Montrose Girl |
Posted - Nov 15 2012 : 6:34:03 PM
Margo, I agree. My Brother came from Walmart. There are certain things I just won't buy from them anymore. Heather $100! what a great price and what a great machine.
Some things I think are worth paying a little more for to have quality. I have my grandmother's old machine though it is in storage at the moment (cabinet and all so no place to put it). Some day I hope to pull it out. I know it works and mom has kept it serviced.
Laurie
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| prayin granny |
Posted - Nov 12 2012 : 1:01:51 PM
Have fun sewing!
I am trying seeing again.......it's been many a year for me.
I have my gma's sewing machine. It's old but in incredible shape. I love the older and simpler machines!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
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| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Nov 12 2012 : 11:06:00 AM
Penny Wise if you have a reputable dealer/sewing machine repair shop near you, you may get something a lot better used, then new, for the same price as new walmart.
For instance I got a awesome bernina at my local dealer for only 100 dollars! That's what most new, low quality ones are around at walmart. It also came with a one year warrenty.
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Nov 12 2012 : 10:41:45 AM
How nice, happy sewing.
Marly
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| Penny Wise |
Posted - Nov 12 2012 : 08:47:11 AM
i'm smiling to see someone admit to having more trouble with a machine than what they sewed--that's me!!!one item on my wish list is a new machine- i'm looking at walmart etc-nothing fancy-very simple ---but i want new!
have fun with your machine!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| naturemaiden |
Posted - Nov 12 2012 : 03:32:44 AM
how nice! have fun with it!
Connie
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Nov 11 2012 : 09:14:21 AM
YAY for you, Laurie! You can make some cute little clothes for that young Mr. Wyatt!
Have fun!
CJ
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| ClaireSky |
Posted - Nov 11 2012 : 08:53:24 AM
WOW! That was very nice of her! Have fun sewing!
Julie
Farmgirl #399
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| rphelps4 |
Posted - Nov 11 2012 : 07:03:54 AM
what a great machine, I have a Janome, happy sewing! Roxanna |
