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Why do we get so attached to our sewing machines?

Old 10-31-2011, 06:28 PM
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My machine is all mine, I chose it, I paid for it, it calms me, it soothes me, it helps me create, it is an extension of my arms and hands and me...
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Old 10-31-2011, 08:02 PM
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For me, it's more practical than sentimental. It's overwhelming to use a new machine with things even slightly rearranged. Also, there might be different/new features to figure out. I just have more of a rhythm with a familiar machine.
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Old 11-01-2011, 02:46 AM
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So I guess I am the only one who also loves some of my other appliances, lol. Anything that works great and makes my life easier I get attached to.
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Old 11-01-2011, 02:58 AM
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Because it's my baby. Aren't you attached to your babies?
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Old 11-01-2011, 02:59 AM
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Breaking in a new one is time consuming.
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Old 11-01-2011, 03:08 AM
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For me, I cried when my 6600 melted. All the things I've made for people, were in progress for people, etc. Much love came from my machine for others.
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Old 11-01-2011, 03:12 AM
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I agree we create with our babies....but it is ours, something we spend our time with, think, solve home, and all the national problems with and it doesn't spred a single rumor.
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Old 11-01-2011, 03:16 AM
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Sewing is a pleasure; it's therapy. A happy place to be and fiber is good for us.

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Old 11-01-2011, 03:22 AM
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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".
Do you sit and smile while using these appliances? When was the last time you sat and watched your freezer freeze a piece of meat? Besides, you don't create their results, they do.
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Old 11-01-2011, 03:30 AM
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i have been thru some difficult times with the loss of my child and my sewing machine has helped me thru some of my darkest day.

for me, the loss of the machine would be like losing a friend that has dried away many of my tears.
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