James from Connecticut
08-21-2015, 02:20 PM
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Welcome, James.
I show vintage cars and we have a saying "If you don't drive it, it's just a float". I feel the same about sewing machines. If you don't use them, they are just a piece of art. And probably a piece of art that will deteriorate with time. Anything mechanical should be used to keep it running.
(Which reminds me, my grandmother's treadle machine is still waiting for me to use it . . . )
I show vintage cars and we have a saying "If you don't drive it, it's just a float". I feel the same about sewing machines. If you don't use them, they are just a piece of art. And probably a piece of art that will deteriorate with time. Anything mechanical should be used to keep it running.
(Which reminds me, my grandmother's treadle machine is still waiting for me to use it . . . )
08-21-2015, 02:44 PM
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I feel the same about sewing machines. If you don't use them, they are just a piece of art. And probably a piece of art that will deteriorate with time. Anything mechanical should be used to keep it running.
(Which reminds me, my grandmother's treadle machine is still waiting for me to use it . . . )
(Which reminds me, my grandmother's treadle machine is still waiting for me to use it . . . )
Now plunk yourself down in front of granny's treadle and get going. Singing (it doesn't matter how good you are) helps you get the rhythm!
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