Old 07-05-2012, 11:56 AM
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nurseknitsLaura
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Originally Posted by grayhare View Post
I thought this was interesting, the machine and cabinet are beautiful!!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/art/3119073521.html
I've seen the handcrank version of those. They are made in China and sold in rural areas. I knew someone whose grandma brought on over. It seemed like a nice simple, straight stitch machine that turned over well, although I didn't sew on it. I am fascinated that there are large parts of the world that have so little access to electricity that these machines are commercially viable. We are just so lucky in this country. My grandparents were immigrants here, and I bless them every day that I was born here! Laura
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