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Old 04-06-2011, 07:45 AM
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Hi everyone, I know I am probably like so many of you...can't have just one sewing machine. I have started cleaning up older sewing machines and giving them to the needy, disabled, kids who want to learn..... It's my way to "Pay it Forward"
Here are a few of my rescues that I am working on.

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Old 04-06-2011, 07:47 AM
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What a neat way to pay it forward. Doing what you love and sharing with others...:thumbup:
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Wonderful & special way to pay it forward!
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Old 04-06-2011, 07:49 AM
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How do you locate people who need a machine .
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Old 04-06-2011, 07:51 AM
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what a great thing to do!
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Old 04-06-2011, 07:54 AM
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I usually rely on my church or I look at Freecycle.com (in my State only) Then I speak to the person to make sure that is not just some person to take and resell machines. I really prefer referrals. I have made up some business cards and posted them in our church and local senior centers. I get machines to fix in return sometimes. It is a lot of fun.
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You are so thoughtful. What a wonderful thing to do. God bless you.
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Wonderful of you to think of others that way!
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What a wonderful thing to do. :thumbup:
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I like it... That's a Pay it Forward that keeps giving!
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