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Silver Needle 11-23-2012 08:42 PM

Gift of hope
 
We had the pleasure of finding and winning an e-bay 401a for a friend who is going through a difficult time. Her DH had his leg amputated below the knee due to circulation problems then just returned home from quadruple bypass surgery. Her granddaughter had messed up her other one. We gave it to her this am. I never saw anyone so overwhelmed. It is very similar to one she had and was forced to leave behind many years ago. Tonight we were able to get a group of 20 cams that will expand its capabilities even further. Can't wait for them to get here! Is the season for giving. We feel very blessed to have been able to restore this machine to useful service to someone who will appreciate it. She will now be able to make Christmas presents for her family.

rosie99 11-24-2012 04:17 AM

Glad you were able to help her out. She must be thrilled.

psychonurse 11-24-2012 05:26 AM

Sew very nice Glad you are able to help at this difficult time. Why dont we sent her a piece of cloth, what ever might fit in a small envelope?

neenee586 11-24-2012 07:37 AM

Bless your heart! She will cherish her new treasure!!

carolynjo 11-24-2012 08:09 AM

A wonderful gift. Hope the GD leaves the "new" one alone. I'd put it under lock and key. Post an address and I'll send a fat quarter to her.

MimiBug123 11-24-2012 10:02 AM

I would love to send her a piece of fabric! You are so precious to do this for someone. Only those of us who love our machines know what this means to her!

momto5 11-24-2012 03:33 PM

I will too....just let us know her address...:)

kitsykeel 11-24-2012 09:31 PM

Would love to donate some fat quarters. If you don't want to post her address, perhaps you could post yours and we could all send them to you to give to her.

nstitches4u 11-25-2012 10:16 AM

You gave her a wonderful gift. She will get a lot of enjoyment from it.

nstitches4u 11-25-2012 10:18 AM

I think there are a lot of us who would like to send her some fabric. Please tell us how we can send it to her.

Silver Needle 11-25-2012 09:06 PM

I don't feel comfortable giving out her address without her permission but you may have mine and I will pass it along unopened. Just mark the envelope ATTENTION ALICE. I was able to find an old suitcase and a padlock that the machine fit in to give to her along with the machine. We had a slant needle buttonhole attachment to go with it. She was over the moon happy. She used to have a machine with this attachment but had to leave it behind when she moved years ago. She left busily planning Christmas gifts she could sew as their funds are so low.

Cheryl Robinson
1618 200th Avenue
Mechanicsville, IA 52306

ATTENTION ALICE

psychonurse 11-28-2012 05:22 AM

Mailed a few pieces yesterday to you. It should arrive Fri.

ShirlR 11-28-2012 11:07 PM

I sent fabric today to you, Attention: Alice


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