Why do we get so attached to our sewing machines?

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11-02-2011, 10:27 AM

#61

writerwomen

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Machine love

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Originally Posted by Lori S

Our homes are filled with all kinds of appliances , washers , refigerators , mixers... you name it .... if any one of them needed to be replaced I would be upset about the expense , but the idea of having one of my sewing machines being at the end of its useful life just hits so hard. Its not the expense of a new machine ... but something else ..... So why so much attachment ?
Is this odd? , should I book time on the "couch".

No at at all. You form a very intimate relationship with your machine. You spend hours with it rather then people. You talk to it. You get a feel for it's intricate needs in handling. You love it, you curse it, you ignore it, you crave it.... Since we restore machines I have a long littanl of likes and dislkes for different ones. Some I look for ward to getting another one and others I loath.

11-02-2011, 10:41 AM

#62

RenaB

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Is something wrong with me? I do not have an attachment. If it broke down today it would be just a good excuse to purchase a newer model.

11-02-2011, 01:05 PM

#63

zz-pd

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I think because they give us so much pleasure, and we have such good memories of the gifts we make
Like when I made my first dress for my granddaughter, and the first doll quilt I made.
Thank you for giving me happy thoughts.
GOD bless.

11-02-2011, 01:11 PM

#64

craftymatt2

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I am very attached to "MYSTUFF", if anyone goes near the basement, i am ready to cut fingers off, my bad?? I don't bother anyone elses stuff, so i feel they need to respect my stuff and stay away from it.

11-02-2011, 02:41 PM

#65

PKITTY1

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I love my current machine. I looked for another when it was broken because I wasn't sure it was worth fixing and I couldn't make myself buy another machine. Sometimes love works that way

11-02-2011, 02:46 PM

#66

frugalfabrics

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I love all my sewing machines...even the broken ones...I cannot part with them.

11-02-2011, 02:49 PM

#67

aronel

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Location: Kentucky - Live in Iowa

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I believe it is because we spend so much quality time with our buddies (Sewing Machines).

11-02-2011, 03:28 PM

#68

soccertxi

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Its the only thing in my house that is just MINE. She does not whine, complain, need rides, food or clean clothes. When I sit to sew, she PURRS. AND I get left alone when I'm at her side. HEAVEN!

11-02-2011, 03:36 PM

#69

Xstitshmom

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If mine broke, I wouldn't mind replacing it, but my attachment is "using" it. I cannot use anybody else's machine but my own. I know the way it works and I know the "touch". I just hate to use somebody else's machine!