Originally Posted by
nanna-up-north
Mary, this has never been an exclusive club - everyone is welcome here whether you post frequently or occasionally or once in a blue moon! When Billy started this shop, he said everyone is welcome and the door is always open! That mantra still applies today! We welcome everyone here. Pop in and out whenever you feel like it! We love it when someone comes in with a question or comment - gives us all something to think about, to learn from!
Nancy
Thanks, Nancy. I was beginning to think those of us that don't add much were not wanted. I, for one, don't say much unless I have a question or want you all to share in my excitement over a new machine. But, sometimes it feels like I'm intruding in a private conversation. Many of you are close friends that get together, or at least that's what it sounds like. We outsiders are just getting into the wonderful world of vintage machines and hope to get some knowledge from you experts. ... don't mean to intrude. So, I appreciate you saying that we are all welcome..... Thanks.[/QUOTE]
Nanna,
All are welcomed!
As Nancy stated, Billy started this shop with an open door. When I started posting, at first I felt that I too could have been intruding, but it was Nancy and some others that asked me questions. I then started sharing my finds and interests with them, which lead to Nancy and others seeking machines other than Singers.
We are all learning from each other on this board and thread.
My only complaint is that there are too many new vintage sewing machine threads started, which I can't keep up with and I really shouldn't worry about. Also, I wonder why some folks only contribute or share info on other different vintage sewing machine threads on the QB (show their face), but not on this thread.
What I liked about this vintage thread that Billy started was that all are welcomed and discussion can be of many topics, pictures can be posted at the same time if it be showing off a new find or question about a part of a machine, and the posting of a heads up on a machine.
I love seeing the new machine finds and quilt projects made with vintage machines!
All are welcomed!