Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by Suzan Larrimore
It might sound silly but I like the vintage machines because of the sense of continuity I feel when I use them. Like I'm part of a long line of (mostly)woman using them. My mother and grand mothers have all passed and I feel closer to them when I use these old beauties. Like a part of the whole. It feels like a tribute to the women that have gone before. It sounds kind of sappy when I read it, but there you have it.
Not sappy at all. I feel the same way. That is why I am trying to get my mother's old machine up and running. When they are cleaned and lubed they are wonderful, sometimes a little noisy, but that's what we remember so fondly.
I agree!! What a wonderful post !!! :D
We are kindred spirits with all the quilters before us :)
I'm lovin my new Featherweight!! Didn't know I needed one till I found this board LOL