Update on taking sewing machine on a plane
A few months ago, I posted here about taking a sewing machine on a plane. After great advice from this site, and a twist of fate, I decided against it. I am house sitting for my sister that lives in Las Vegas, and have another sister that lives 3 hours away from her. That sister, purchased a sewing machine from a friend of mine this spring in the town that I live in. She said that I could sew on it and she would pick it up that weekend when she drives over to see me. After seeing a commercial from UPS, I decided to send it that way. It cost $93 to ship it a little over 1,000 miles, but they packed it, and insured it. It did arrive, and in a few weeks I will find out what shape it is in. It does seem pricy, but the airline I am taking even charges for carry on, and then often tells you that you have to check it, and this way I don't have to lug it around the airport. Did I mention I will have five days of sewing with no worries like house cleaning, cooking, dishes, laundry, or anything else that keeps us from doing what we love. I just have a dog and cat to take care of. I will let this board know how the sewing machine fared its long trip.