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Thoughts on arrival of new machines
As I have been reading the NGs having to do with sewing a thought all of a
sudden occurred to me. The decisions involved, waiting for and arrival of new machines (often referred to as my/our baby) is much like that of the arrival of a much anticipated child. I know writing out that check after I decided on my dream machine was almost as painful as 31 hours of labor. LOL When the announcement of the machine is made we all want to know the name and model, when did it get here, etc. This is always followed by the appropriate ohhhs and awwws and words of congratulations. I think we should have sewing machine showers as we do for our babies! As proud ''parent'' arrives home with "the new baby" all the sewing friends are there for the shower. No discouraging words would be uttered about the type of machine brought home anymore than the comments of "why didn't you get a boy/girl instead", "why didn't you get one with hair" would be at all socially acceptable. All gushing would be positive and complimentary as well as the stories that would circulate through the group about "when my baby arrived". Gifts would include lots of accessory feet, little bags of bobbins and bobbin holders, a new machine dust cover, lovely thread assortments, packages of needles and spare light bulbs, how to books, gizmos you'd love but could never afford or justify getting yourself, perhaps the truly close friends and family could go together to get the new baby a lovely bassinet, er, custom sewing table, fat quarters or other appropriate fabric rolled into the cute"cake" form and lovingly presented. There would, of course be good food and beverages, perhaps some of those lame name the baby games. I'm sure you get my drift.... I can just see it now......"Where are you going dear?" "Oh, I'm off to England, Kate's new treadle has arrived and the girls are giving her a shower." or "I'll be leaving for the airport now, honey, feed the kids and the dog has to be at the vet on Tuesday, I'm heading to New York, the little Janome arrives tomorrow!" ~blowing kisses~ Boy, it's getting late, I've been at my machine most of the day and obviously my mind is beginning to farkle. LOL Val |
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Valkyrie wrote:
As I have been reading the NGs having to do with sewing a thought all of a sudden occurred to me. The decisions involved, waiting for and arrival of new machines (often referred to as my/our baby) is much like that of the arrival of a much anticipated child. I know writing out that check after I decided on my dream machine was almost as painful as 31 hours of labor. LOL When the announcement of the machine is made we all want to know the name and model, when did it get here, etc. This is always followed by the appropriate ohhhs and awwws and words of congratulations. I think we should have sewing machine showers as we do for our babies! As proud ''parent'' arrives home with "the new baby" all the sewing friends are there for the shower. No discouraging words would be uttered about the type of machine brought home anymore than the comments of "why didn't you get a boy/girl instead", "why didn't you get one with hair" would be at all socially acceptable. All gushing would be positive and complimentary as well as the stories that would circulate through the group about "when my baby arrived". Gifts would include lots of accessory feet, little bags of bobbins and bobbin holders, a new machine dust cover, lovely thread assortments, packages of needles and spare light bulbs, how to books, gizmos you'd love but could never afford or justify getting yourself, perhaps the truly close friends and family could go together to get the new baby a lovely bassinet, er, custom sewing table, fat quarters or other appropriate fabric rolled into the cute"cake" form and lovingly presented. There would, of course be good food and beverages, perhaps some of those lame name the baby games. I'm sure you get my drift.... I can just see it now......"Where are you going dear?" "Oh, I'm off to England, Kate's new treadle has arrived and the girls are giving her a shower." or "I'll be leaving for the airport now, honey, feed the kids and the dog has to be at the vet on Tuesday, I'm heading to New York, the little Janome arrives tomorrow!" ~blowing kisses~ Boy, it's getting late, I've been at my machine most of the day and obviously my mind is beginning to farkle. LOL Val I rather like this idea, and it makes as much sense to me as any other "shower" that I've ever been invited to attend. BTW, my new serger is in. I just have to drive 200 miles RT to pick it up. Should I order refreshments, too? ;-) -- Joanne http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/ |
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What a wonderful idea!
Roberta in D, seriously considering a longarm, I'll let you all know "Valkyrie" wrote in message news:1062914194.645567@yasure... As I have been reading the NGs having to do with sewing a thought all of a sudden occurred to me. The decisions involved, waiting for and arrival of new machines (often referred to as my/our baby) is much like that of the arrival of a much anticipated child. I know writing out that check after I decided on my dream machine was almost as painful as 31 hours of labor. LOL When the announcement of the machine is made we all want to know the name and model, when did it get here, etc. This is always followed by the appropriate ohhhs and awwws and words of congratulations. I think we should have sewing machine showers as we do for our babies! As proud ''parent'' arrives home with "the new baby" all the sewing friends are there for the shower. No discouraging words would be uttered about the type of machine brought home anymore than the comments of "why didn't you get a boy/girl instead", "why didn't you get one with hair" would be at all socially acceptable. All gushing would be positive and complimentary as well as the stories that would circulate through the group about "when my baby arrived". Gifts would include lots of accessory feet, little bags of bobbins and bobbin holders, a new machine dust cover, lovely thread assortments, packages of needles and spare light bulbs, how to books, gizmos you'd love but could never afford or justify getting yourself, perhaps the truly close friends and family could go together to get the new baby a lovely bassinet, er, custom sewing table, fat quarters or other appropriate fabric rolled into the cute"cake" form and lovingly presented. There would, of course be good food and beverages, perhaps some of those lame name the baby games. I'm sure you get my drift.... I can just see it now......"Where are you going dear?" "Oh, I'm off to England, Kate's new treadle has arrived and the girls are giving her a shower." or "I'll be leaving for the airport now, honey, feed the kids and the dog has to be at the vet on Tuesday, I'm heading to New York, the little Janome arrives tomorrow!" ~blowing kisses~ Boy, it's getting late, I've been at my machine most of the day and obviously my mind is beginning to farkle. LOL Val |
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Are you registered at Joann's?
-- Alice in NJ RCTQ - "Royal Cybrarian" www.ourcyberfamily.us "The older the violin, the sweeter the music." "Joanne" wrote in message ... Valkyrie wrote: As I have been reading the NGs having to do with sewing a thought all of a sudden occurred to me. The decisions involved, waiting for and arrival of new machines (often referred to as my/our baby) is much like that of the arrival of a much anticipated child. I know writing out that check after I decided on my dream machine was almost as painful as 31 hours of labor. LOL When the announcement of the machine is made we all want to know the name and model, when did it get here, etc. This is always followed by the appropriate ohhhs and awwws and words of congratulations. I think we should have sewing machine showers as we do for our babies! As proud ''parent'' arrives home with "the new baby" all the sewing friends are there for the shower. No discouraging words would be uttered about the type of machine brought home anymore than the comments of "why didn't you get a boy/girl instead", "why didn't you get one with hair" would be at all socially acceptable. All gushing would be positive and complimentary as well as the stories that would circulate through the group about "when my baby arrived". Gifts would include lots of accessory feet, little bags of bobbins and bobbin holders, a new machine dust cover, lovely thread assortments, packages of needles and spare light bulbs, how to books, gizmos you'd love but could never afford or justify getting yourself, perhaps the truly close friends and family could go together to get the new baby a lovely bassinet, er, custom sewing table, fat quarters or other appropriate fabric rolled into the cute"cake" form and lovingly presented. There would, of course be good food and beverages, perhaps some of those lame name the baby games. I'm sure you get my drift.... I can just see it now......"Where are you going dear?" "Oh, I'm off to England, Kate's new treadle has arrived and the girls are giving her a shower." or "I'll be leaving for the airport now, honey, feed the kids and the dog has to be at the vet on Tuesday, I'm heading to New York, the little Janome arrives tomorrow!" ~blowing kisses~ Boy, it's getting late, I've been at my machine most of the day and obviously my mind is beginning to farkle. LOL Val I rather like this idea, and it makes as much sense to me as any other "shower" that I've ever been invited to attend. BTW, my new serger is in. I just have to drive 200 miles RT to pick it up. Should I order refreshments, too? ;-) -- Joanne http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/ |
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Valkyrie wrote:
As I have been reading the NGs having to do with sewing a thought all of a sudden occurred to me. The decisions involved, waiting for and arrival of new machines (often referred to as my/our baby) is much like that of the arrival of a much anticipated child. I know writing out that check after I decided on my dream machine was almost as painful as 31 hours of labor. LOL When the announcement of the machine is made we all want to know the name and model, when did it get here, etc. This is always followed by the appropriate ohhhs and awwws and words of congratulations. I think we should have sewing machine showers as we do for our babies! As proud ''parent'' arrives home with "the new baby" all the sewing friends are there for the shower. No discouraging words would be uttered about the type of machine brought home anymore than the comments of "why didn't you get a boy/girl instead", "why didn't you get one with hair" would be at all socially acceptable. All gushing would be positive and complimentary as well as the stories that would circulate through the group about "when my baby arrived". Gifts would include lots of accessory feet, little bags of bobbins and bobbin holders, a new machine dust cover, lovely thread assortments, packages of needles and spare light bulbs, how to books, gizmos you'd love but could never afford or justify getting yourself, perhaps the truly close friends and family could go together to get the new baby a lovely bassinet, er, custom sewing table, fat quarters or other appropriate fabric rolled into the cute"cake" form and lovingly presented. There would, of course be good food and beverages, perhaps some of those lame name the baby games. I'm sure you get my drift.... I can just see it now......"Where are you going dear?" "Oh, I'm off to England, Kate's new treadle has arrived and the girls are giving her a shower." or "I'll be leaving for the airport now, honey, feed the kids and the dog has to be at the vet on Tuesday, I'm heading to New York, the little Janome arrives tomorrow!" ~blowing kisses~ Boy, it's getting late, I've been at my machine most of the day and obviously my mind is beginning to farkle. LOL Val That sounds like MY kinda party! -- Kate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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"Joanne" wrote in message
... I rather like this idea, and it makes as much sense to me as any other "shower" that I've ever been invited to attend. BTW, my new serger is in. I just have to drive 200 miles RT to pick it up. Should I order refreshments, too? ;-) Joanne http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/ What time is the shower? I'll bring cookies and a bottle of bubbly for a toast. Not a magnum, surely the airline would accuse me of carrying a weapon. If we all bring a thimble we can toast the new arrival with a thimbleful. Seems fitting. |
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We could even play some of the silly games like, "How much material will it
take to make this quilt?" Winner gets a FQ or some chocolate. I like it!!!!! -- Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242 |
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I guess I went through a form of Braxton Hicks yesterday
My new sewing machine was to come by plane yesterday and around 6 p.m. I was told false alarm . My new machines arrival is postponed to a later date. Actually it is being gifted to me and the lady giving it to me had to cancel her trip do to an emergency at work. Back to pacing the floor and waiting, yes much like the last weeks of labor. Diana in dallas "nana2b" wrote in message ... We could even play some of the silly games like, "How much material will it take to make this quilt?" Winner gets a FQ or some chocolate. I like it!!!!! -- Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242 |
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I have tons o f frequenet flyer miles and can leave at the drop of a pin.
( pun intended). Let me know what to bring. Perhaps some little sandwiches? JJ "Diana In Dallas" wrote in message ... I guess I went through a form of Braxton Hicks yesterday My new sewing machine was to come by plane yesterday and around 6 p.m. I was told false alarm . My new machines arrival is postponed to a later date. Actually it is being gifted to me and the lady giving it to me had to cancel her trip do to an emergency at work. Back to pacing the floor and waiting, yes much like the last weeks of labor. Diana in dallas "nana2b" wrote in message ... We could even play some of the silly games like, "How much material will it take to make this quilt?" Winner gets a FQ or some chocolate. I like it!!!!! -- Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242 |
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Hey Diana, I am in Plano. If you need a birthing partner I would gladly
step in. I can hook up the chocolate IV too. -- Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242 |
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