Would you like to hear a speaker discuss vintage machines?
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Would you like to hear a speaker discuss vintage machines?
We are working on setting up speakers for 2018 for our guild.
One suggestion was a speaker on vintage machines. I know model #s etc. I have a Singer 201, there was a treadle at our house when I was little, and I see Bonnie Hunter post about her new vintage acquisitions. I personally don't think I'd be interested in a one hour lecture, but I would like opinions on the idea. Do you think this would be a good idea?
Thanks.
One suggestion was a speaker on vintage machines. I know model #s etc. I have a Singer 201, there was a treadle at our house when I was little, and I see Bonnie Hunter post about her new vintage acquisitions. I personally don't think I'd be interested in a one hour lecture, but I would like opinions on the idea. Do you think this would be a good idea?
Thanks.
#2
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How many other members have and use vintage machines? I'm sure there are FW users. Personally, I go to almost every get together or other gathering for vintage machines I can find time for. I bet there are those who would really enjoy this.
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I agree, if the speaker is knowledgeable it would be worth attending. It also might make some people interested in the old machines that had not been before (if that makes sense). I really like my old machines but often don't know much about them because they can be so different (like the direction the hand wheel turns) unlike today's machines that are all basically the same.
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I probably would not be that interested, and especially if the speaker did not have machines to show which would likely be hard for that person to bring. Maybe a good speaker would be on machine maintenance??
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I like listening to talks by people who are really interested in their topic. I don't get bored or turned off, even if the topic isn't my cup of tea, as I appreciate the speaker's enthusiasm, and like hearing about new things. It's only an hour.
That being said, I do like vintage and antique machines, and would probably enjoy it more if there were pictures or sample machines to look at.
Your guild won't be able to to come up with a slate of speakers that will please every member every time. I think it's a good idea to offer a couple talks that aren't directly quilting related; it keeps it fresh.
That being said, I do like vintage and antique machines, and would probably enjoy it more if there were pictures or sample machines to look at.
Your guild won't be able to to come up with a slate of speakers that will please every member every time. I think it's a good idea to offer a couple talks that aren't directly quilting related; it keeps it fresh.
#10
I like listening to talks by people who are really interested in their topic. I don't get bored or turned off, even if the topic isn't my cup of tea, as I appreciate the speaker's enthusiasm, and like hearing about new things. It's only an hour.
That being said, I do like vintage and antique machines, and would probably enjoy it more if there were pictures or sample machines to look at.
Your guild won't be able to to come up with a slate of speakers that will please every member every time. I think it's a good idea to offer a couple talks that aren't directly quilting related; it keeps it fresh.
That being said, I do like vintage and antique machines, and would probably enjoy it more if there were pictures or sample machines to look at.
Your guild won't be able to to come up with a slate of speakers that will please every member every time. I think it's a good idea to offer a couple talks that aren't directly quilting related; it keeps it fresh.
This is so very true...you can't please all the people all the time. And no matter what the topic, if the speaker isn't engaging no one will enjoy it.
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