I LOVE the friendships, socializing and chit chat. Can any of you relate?[/QUOTE]

You betcha! After the last sewing "event", I declared that hauling my machine and all the stuff I need is too much work and the adrenalin that is released just makes my tremor worse...HOWEVER, a friend just gave me a "fix up" Singer 221 (Featherweight) that I believe I will be able to fix. If so, I might give group sewing a try again. I think that it needs a new belt and the tension assembly removed and replaced correctly (I think someone put parts in wrong). Then if it works, well...we'll cross that bridge after Christmas...too much to do to get gifts made. After Christmas I shall play again.:D

I seldom take my machine to guild. Seems that I always some handwork that I need to finish and this enables me to visit and check out the projects other member are doing.

Theres no place like home....