Do you "name" your sewing machines?
#41
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 727
I just have to ask . . . why do some of you have so many sewing machines? Do they each do something special or better than the other? I'm saving up for a stand alone embroidery machine and maybe someday a Bailey's, and could see me trading up to a bigger/better sewing machine - but can't imagine why I would ever need/want a 2nd? Or is that something to look forward to happening after a few years?!?! (I'm new to the hobby)
#44
I, too, don't name my sewing machines--I have enough trouble remembering ANY names anymore--kids, grandkids, friends, neighbors; I blame it on my medicine. It just never occurred to me to name my machines, and now I have too many to even give that a thought. I am into giving away or selling off as I am running out of room, for machines and fabric. I recently sponsored a quilting class, and provided everything to the students--machine, fabric, pattern, thread; and if you can believe it, had only one taker/student. But we had a wonderful time. I will be trying that again in the fall.
#45
[QUOTE=icul8rg8r;6066567]I just have to ask . . . why do some of you have so many sewing machines? Do they each do something special or better than the other?
I waited for years to get my dream machine, (Lara) but when I did get her I was scared to death to use her, what if some thing happened to her, then I would no longer have my dream machine, oh heart breaking, so I got a back up, (Petra) then I was able to use them both with no worries, but then had a chance to get another one at great price so grabbed it, (Natacha) and then just last month (Velda) came to me. Now they are all Pfaff 7570's they use the same feet, bobbins and they all thread the same way, I just have to know how to use one to know how to use them all.
Now I also wanted a FW, (Devin) (means little black one) was my first, so cute , then along came (Brigit) a beautiful blue, and (Zelenka) which means little green one, and she is a beautiful shimmering green, and then last month (Keaira, Little dark one,) another black one, came to live with me, now they all use same feet and bobbins, I can have each threaded with different color thread and just go to machine with the color thread I need.
I have my studio set up with 4 Pfaff's and 4 FW's and have 8 office chairs for comfort, and ease to move about. I wanted to have every thing set up this way so when quilt buddies come for a sewing day all is ready. cutting table, and mid arm also share the space, along with love sear sofa, TV and about 37 DVDs from quilters home and 25 or so other DVD's on quilting. a great place to do hand work and relax. I have every thing I need in this one space, and yes I name my machines. LOL
I waited for years to get my dream machine, (Lara) but when I did get her I was scared to death to use her, what if some thing happened to her, then I would no longer have my dream machine, oh heart breaking, so I got a back up, (Petra) then I was able to use them both with no worries, but then had a chance to get another one at great price so grabbed it, (Natacha) and then just last month (Velda) came to me. Now they are all Pfaff 7570's they use the same feet, bobbins and they all thread the same way, I just have to know how to use one to know how to use them all.
Now I also wanted a FW, (Devin) (means little black one) was my first, so cute , then along came (Brigit) a beautiful blue, and (Zelenka) which means little green one, and she is a beautiful shimmering green, and then last month (Keaira, Little dark one,) another black one, came to live with me, now they all use same feet and bobbins, I can have each threaded with different color thread and just go to machine with the color thread I need.
I have my studio set up with 4 Pfaff's and 4 FW's and have 8 office chairs for comfort, and ease to move about. I wanted to have every thing set up this way so when quilt buddies come for a sewing day all is ready. cutting table, and mid arm also share the space, along with love sear sofa, TV and about 37 DVDs from quilters home and 25 or so other DVD's on quilting. a great place to do hand work and relax. I have every thing I need in this one space, and yes I name my machines. LOL
#47
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Tomball, Texas
Posts: 142
My 1940ish industrial singer is called Granny. Loud, cantakorous (sp). She doesn't do anything new but she is workhorse, she will sew through anything, at 100 miles per hour, (in a straight line anyway). I really do love my Granny.
#48
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,828
Enjoyable topic. I'm no good at naming and remembering the names. When I need to name quilts, my daughter is the best help. She names her cars: there's Brad (don't know the origin of that one, suspect some crush), then Plain Jane (no frills pick-up), the intimidator (automatically locks the doors)... The Gammill is Gertrude, and that's where I should be right now.
#50
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: East Tennessee/Smoky Mountains
Posts: 401
Big Mama is my Pfaff Creative Vision weighing in at 30 pounds or more, and Little One is my Janome Gem Platinum weighing in at 12 pounds. Little one travels well, but Big Mama stays home!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bearisgray
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
65
02-01-2024 09:04 AM
greywuuf
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
29
02-26-2016 04:29 AM
SingerSewer
Main
10
06-22-2013 06:24 AM
craftybear
Links and Resources
46
10-15-2010 06:00 PM