Why Do I Keep Rescuing Machines I Don't Need
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Why Do I Keep Rescuing Machines I Don't Need
I've been fairly good about not bringing home more machines since I'm out of room and need to downsize. But- I keep "rescuing" anyway! Past month has brought a green Morse dashboard machine that needs rewiring, a Wheeler Wilson 9 with a black painted cabinet, and a Willcox Gibbs. Each under $75, but I need to stop peeking at Craigslist. Managed to wean myself off EBay last year. I've kept them from being trashed or parted out, but now their current fate is to just sit in the guest room that no one can stay in. Wish we could have a big swap meet. Imagine the machines that would find good homes!
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I keep asking myself the same thing. And yet, when I see a steel machine for $14.99, who can say no to that? I try to leave but they keep whispering to me. Sort of like on cartoons when the fragrance from a pie turns into fingers that hook into the nose and carry the character, floating, along. That happens to me in thrift stores with sewing machines!!
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If you all REALLY don't want any more machines - then stay away from places where they can frequently be found!
(Sort of like - if one is an alcoholic - maybe stopping at a bar for happy hour on the way home from work may not be the best idea in the world.)
However, you all may just be wanting affirmation that acquiring these machines is a good thing.
No judgment call from me - I'm just repeating what I've read in some of my decluttering books.
(Sort of like - if one is an alcoholic - maybe stopping at a bar for happy hour on the way home from work may not be the best idea in the world.)
However, you all may just be wanting affirmation that acquiring these machines is a good thing.
No judgment call from me - I'm just repeating what I've read in some of my decluttering books.
#5
You aren't necessarily rescuing them from the dump at all. Your unnecessary purchases my be keeping them from genuine buyers who would care for and use them. A sewing machine crypt in your home isn't much better than the dump in my opinion.
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I keep asking myself the same thing. And yet, when I see a steel machine for $14.99, who can say no to that? I try to leave but they keep whispering to me. Sort of like on cartoons when the fragrance from a pie turns into fingers that hook into the nose and carry the character, floating, along. That happens to me in thrift stores with sewing machines!!
Monroe, I try, have even taken the "pledge", but make excuses for each and every sewing machine purchase I've made.
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We're packing to move, my back and knees are screaming due to moving dozens of cast iron machines. My wife is out of town looking for a place for us to move to ..... and ..... she emails me that she picked up a White sewing machine at a yard sale ... For cheap ... It has all it's accessories, even the screw drivers. Arrrgghhhhh!
As if I needed another one. It's an addiction I think. We were gonna just leave some behind if we couldn't rehome them. Kinda looks like we're gonna rent a bigger truk and take them with us. Sighhhhhhh .....
Joe
As if I needed another one. It's an addiction I think. We were gonna just leave some behind if we couldn't rehome them. Kinda looks like we're gonna rent a bigger truk and take them with us. Sighhhhhhh .....
Joe
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I've been fairly good about not bringing home more machines since I'm out of room and need to downsize. But- I keep "rescuing" anyway! Past month has brought a green Morse dashboard machine that needs rewiring, a Wheeler Wilson 9 with a black painted cabinet, and a Willcox Gibbs. Each under $75, but I need to stop peeking at Craigslist. Managed to wean myself off EBay last year. I've kept them from being trashed or parted out, but now their current fate is to just sit in the guest room that no one can stay in. Wish we could have a big swap meet. Imagine the machines that would find good homes!
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I feel that you (we) buy them because we love them and respect them so much we can't stand to see them abused.
I disagree 100% with the notion that stored in a loving home is no better than a dump. That to me sounds ridiculous.
for me the secret has been to put as much effort into rehoming as I do into searching for new ones to be rescued.
I would think that the key is to make sure that the machines being rescued is still causing you joy rather than anxiety
I disagree 100% with the notion that stored in a loving home is no better than a dump. That to me sounds ridiculous.
for me the secret has been to put as much effort into rehoming as I do into searching for new ones to be rescued.
I would think that the key is to make sure that the machines being rescued is still causing you joy rather than anxiety
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