Did you name your sewing machine(s)?
09-27-2019, 09:13 AM
#12
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Originally Posted by RonieM
A big discussion at my latest sewing group meeting was the naming of our sewing machine(s). Some people do and others don't.
What did you name yours and what was the inspiration behind the name?
My white Featherweight is named Tally because she came from Tallahassee, FL.
What did you name yours and what was the inspiration behind the name?
My white Featherweight is named Tally because she came from Tallahassee, FL.
09-27-2019, 09:17 AM
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I name my machines and my cars.
Singer 3400XL- Vesta, because I like the name.
Bernina 1530 – Martha, after the former owner
Singer Model 15 hand crank - Black Beauty, because she is.
Brother 770PE – Myrna, after the woman on the funny birthday card that came with her.
Janome 7700 – Magnolia, because she’s all white
Singer Featherweight - Katie, because I like the name.
Singer Overlock Serger Model 14T968DC – Dolly, because I like the name.
Singer 3400XL- Vesta, because I like the name.
Bernina 1530 – Martha, after the former owner
Singer Model 15 hand crank - Black Beauty, because she is.
Brother 770PE – Myrna, after the woman on the funny birthday card that came with her.
Janome 7700 – Magnolia, because she’s all white
Singer Featherweight - Katie, because I like the name.
Singer Overlock Serger Model 14T968DC – Dolly, because I like the name.
09-27-2019, 10:31 AM
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Really, the only one (hey when did I accumulate 3 machines?!) that touches my heart enough to make me want to name her is my sweet Singer 301. It's the very model my grandmother taught my sister and I to sew on (being so simple and straight forward!), and so her name is my grandmother's - Boszi, a Hungarian 'short' name for Elizabeth...pronounced Berzhee minus the R. You might have to hear it first, lol.
09-27-2019, 10:44 AM
#17
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Why would a machine need a name... besides the brand name they come with?
09-27-2019, 01:00 PM
#19
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Why would a machine need a name... besides the brand name they come with?
Originally Posted by elnan
Agreed !!
Don't be party poopers. LOL Having names for items that share a lot of our time adds a bit of sparkle.
09-27-2019, 01:57 PM
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When I bought my mid-arm, I named it Shirley, after my mom, who taught me how to sew. The frame is Laverne. When I upgraded to a longarm, I renamed it Laverne & Shirley-turbocharged! My cousin even made me a vinyl decal to put on her 
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