I am sorry to hear that so many of you are down on Martha Stewart. I know she has not been the best model in the past but I do think she paid for her mistakes big time in prison and money loss.
I have met Martha on 3 occasions here in Maine because I live only 8 miles away from her. She comes to the public library and the farmers market and does not look for special treatment. She has been very friendly in conversation and attitude.
Also, I have to say that I have been following Martha on the Internet and TV for decades. I am now 71 years old and have to thank her for so much of what has made a pleasant life style for us. She has taught me so many things that I would not have space enough to name them all here.
We are not supposed to judge and we are supposed to forgive no matter what the issue. I personally think Martha is a fine person who made some mistakes along the way, but she also has done a LOT of good!
Please don't be so harsh.
Originally Posted by MNQuilter
I'm going to play devils advocate here. Do you think it might be because Janome is trying to reach a further audience than just quilters? I know Marie is well known for her dolls and the costumes they wear. Don't know if she actually makes them or not, but that could be a whole new area for Janome. I'm not an expert on any of this by any means!!!! I also don't buy something just because a celebrity endorses it, but I will often give something a second look if I am familiar with the celebrity's "style" of things and I have liked them in the past. For example, Rachel Ray, Martha Stewart, Paula Dean, ect (sticking with the household stuff). I actually have no idea who Kaye Woods is! Just a thought.