Originally Posted by fatquarters
I wish I would have asked the lady I bought it from what her mothers name was so I could have named her after her previous owner. I'm I getting carried away, I would have to make a few phone calls to track this person down, who I do not know, she will think I'm nuts,
Oh, I think the fever is getting worse!!!!
I don't think they'll think you are crazy. I forgot to ask the family of the lady whose machine I bought recently.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-152287-1.htm
The machine had been posted on Craigslist, so I had their email address.
I emailed them asking her name and why I was asking.
They sent a very appreciative letter.. here's the text from their reply:
"Our greatest hope was that someone who loved quilting as much as my mom did would get that sewing machine, and continue her work. Her name was Bonnie, and she was the sweetest mom any kids ever had. She loved us more than anything and she was the most wonderful woman who ever lived. Bar none. She just died July 6th, still makes me cry to think about it, I loved her so much."
I've named my Viking Rose, "Bonnie Rose" after their mother.
So, you never know... you may make someone's day.