Who taught you to sew?
I learned in Home Economics, but I always wanted to learn, so I took Home Economics for sewing as often as I could.
What frustrated you the most about your sewing machine?
I guess when the tension goes wacky and you can't figure out why.
What would make it easier to learn to sew?
With all the youtube videos, people are learning to sew all by themselves. I think that is wonderful. I wish that was available to me when I was learning.
What did you do to conquer the sewing machine?
I treat it with respect and try not to overwork it or make it do something it's not capable of. I also talk to my machines.
What kept you going?
I love using a sewing machine, something about making something with fabric and thread really makes me happy.
Where did you keep your sewing machine? Case or Cabinet?
I have several machines, only one is in a cabinet.
When did you conquer the sewing machine?
I made friends with sewing machines while I was learning in Home Economics in the 1970's.
How did you ever learn to quilt?
I wanted to learn to quilt to make a wallhanging for my living room. I thought it was great that the entire thing could be done by machine. I have only made a few quilted items, but I loved making them on my machine.
Did you use a straight stitch or zig zag sewing machine to learn to sew?
I think the sewing machines that were at my Junior High and High School were zig zag machines.
Were you a child or an adult when you learned to quilt?
I was 53 when I learned to quilt.