The "happiest" thing I did--for me, at least--was call a granddaughter that I know quilts and ask her if she wanted my mother's favorite machine. It happened to be a 15-91 in a Queen Anne cabinet and stool that my mother had totally refinished. I had seen this niece twice in her life (she's in her 40's) as her parents divorced when she was a baby, but I just felt like she was the one for this machine. I have Mom's original 15-91 she sewed on when I was a teenager, and it will be the last machine I part with, but it certainly isn't as pretty!! Very beat up, but I love it.
Originally Posted by jtapp9
I agree with you on so many levels Miz Johnny! Sometimes showing respect to your elders can really disrespect YOU in the process. Why keep something that you do not particularly want or even know how to use.
I do think it is reasonable to find someone to love and cherish those "things" that we do not want, but it doesnt have to be me :)