The kids were very intense. The parents were more in a hurry to leave than the kids. The parents mostly did not try the machines. One pair of sewing machine collectors came along and were a little freaked out. The adult reactions were very mixed. Some thought I was crazy when you can get computer machines. Some were excited that the old machines could still work. There was a couple disgusted with themselves for throwing out grandma's machine in better looking shape. I'm so glad I took the derelicts.
The Franklin's was the only box that got painted. I think the others need paint before we take them any more places. The poplar boxes were made from some old shutters DS dug out of the trash a few years ago.
We hauled the machines in plastic cases hoping to protect a bit more.
Last edited by miriam; 09-08-2013 at 03:42 PM.