:lol: HaHa, quilter101, I really had to laugh with that one. I bet your mom really appreciated her age being sent out on the web. You're such a sweetie, she'll probably forgive you right away. It is so wonderful that you are so excited about sewing and quilting. I just think that's the greatest thing. Good luck with your new find. I'm sure you'll find someone who can help you get that machine going like a charm. Your enthusiasm is contagious. I think it's high time for me to get my hubby's find (a very old Singer treadle machine) tended to so that I can use it. I learned to sew on an old Blue Grass electric machine, then used a treadle machine in Home Ec class before we were allowed to use the "electrics."
By the way, I'm 68 :roll: .
Happy sewing and a very Happy New Year.