Hi from the English seaside
12-03-2010, 01:47 AM
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Hello everyone,
I'm Annie and I'm trying to re-learn my quilting from 10 yrs ago. I'm going to have a few lessons but I can't practise at the moment as I fell last week and broke two fingers (another major hobby is walking and I tripped on a wonderful 10 mile hike). It's a nuisance and frustrating but I'm spending the time sorting my stash and reading and youtubing (what a resource).
I think my cheapie machine bought many years ago is not fit for purpose any more and makes sewing a trial rather than a pleasure.
My OH is lovely and wants to buy me a new machine for Christmas but I'm wondering if an older second hand one would be better (I don't think he realises how much a good new one would cost). I found an ad. in a local paper for a Pfaff 1471 which is 15yrs old (£100). Should I or shouldn't I (I'll obviously try it out etc if I go that route).
Any thoughts gratefully received.
Cheers,
Annie
I'm Annie and I'm trying to re-learn my quilting from 10 yrs ago. I'm going to have a few lessons but I can't practise at the moment as I fell last week and broke two fingers (another major hobby is walking and I tripped on a wonderful 10 mile hike). It's a nuisance and frustrating but I'm spending the time sorting my stash and reading and youtubing (what a resource).
I think my cheapie machine bought many years ago is not fit for purpose any more and makes sewing a trial rather than a pleasure.
My OH is lovely and wants to buy me a new machine for Christmas but I'm wondering if an older second hand one would be better (I don't think he realises how much a good new one would cost). I found an ad. in a local paper for a Pfaff 1471 which is 15yrs old (£100). Should I or shouldn't I (I'll obviously try it out etc if I go that route).
Any thoughts gratefully received.
Cheers,
Annie
12-03-2010, 02:33 AM
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Location: Live in Littleton, CO via Rapid City, SD
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Lived in UK for 2 yrs. Ex was in USAF and we were stationed at Upperheyford RAF and lived in Steeple Aston in a quaint cottage with no central heating. HA. Loved it. This was in the 60's.
Welcome and sorry about your fall. Hope you mend quickly.
Welcome and sorry about your fall. Hope you mend quickly.
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