OMG Janome prices going up
08-19-2021, 03:48 AM
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Interesting fact: So many people believe Janome means New Home in Japanese. I was told that by a dealer. But it's not true.
The name "Janome" literally means "snake's eye" and was taken from the appearance of the current bobbin design at the time of brand establishment in 1935 when the round bobbin system was the more advanced technology replacing the traditional long shuttle type. As the new round bobbin looked like a snake's eye, Janome was chosen as the company's name.
The name "Janome" literally means "snake's eye" and was taken from the appearance of the current bobbin design at the time of brand establishment in 1935 when the round bobbin system was the more advanced technology replacing the traditional long shuttle type. As the new round bobbin looked like a snake's eye, Janome was chosen as the company's name.
08-19-2021, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by mkc
Of course, companies would have to buy land, build factories, hire people at $15/hr, plus vacation, sick leave, 401k, etc. to do this. It's not an overnight solution. It's been decades moving things offshore; it would take decades to reverse the process (and the product cost will be higher because of the cost to manufacture here).
08-19-2021, 08:23 AM
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The ones that are prepared have bought over time and have enough, don't need to panic buy and be out in the crowds. Our washing machine discharge hose split this morning of all things. Thank goodness my husband keeps spares of things like this.
08-19-2021, 08:51 AM
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sighhh....I remodeled my kitchen about 20 years ago....and bought all new appliances....I did replace my frig...just before the first shutdown cuz it was making strange noises....I did get an insta pot but have yet to use it because I figure if the stove and microwave go down, I could use that. The washer and dryer are still functioning good....but....I have considered ordering them now just in case.....but....I maybe moving into senior living before they actually break...so I have been dragging my feet....well...the old clothes lines are still in the unfinished basement so I guess I go those if the dryer goes. If the washer goes...I am toast. Furnace and AC are about 9 years old....
oh...I am not totally dragging my feet....I have not 1, not 2, but 3 sewing machines less than two years old....and stash and thread for years.
oh...I am not totally dragging my feet....I have not 1, not 2, but 3 sewing machines less than two years old....and stash and thread for years.
08-19-2021, 09:55 AM
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If the washer goes...
I remember my mother washing clothes in the kitchen sink using a plunger to agitate. It was too cold on the back porch to use the wringer washing machine. We lived very rural with well water going to kitchen and the one bathroom. There wasn't a coin laundry in town either. There were several washerwomen who took in laundry, all widows now that I think about it. Eventually the house was plumbed when the main water line came to our property.
I remember my mother washing clothes in the kitchen sink using a plunger to agitate. It was too cold on the back porch to use the wringer washing machine. We lived very rural with well water going to kitchen and the one bathroom. There wasn't a coin laundry in town either. There were several washerwomen who took in laundry, all widows now that I think about it. Eventually the house was plumbed when the main water line came to our property.
08-19-2021, 10:04 AM
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we had those old wringer washers too all my siblings but me got their arms caught at lest once we all were told how to push the release button. we would hang the clothes out as long as we could get to lines out back when it was cold enough, we would carry the freeze dried clothes back in, when they thawed they were ready for ironing
08-19-2021, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
The ones that are prepared have bought over time and have enough, don't need to panic buy and be out in the crowds. Our washing machine discharge hose split this morning of all things. Thank goodness my husband keeps spares of things like this.
08-19-2021, 12:50 PM
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Not everyone has the privilege to to stock up. Lots of people are living pay check to pay check for items the need. They are lucky to get enough to live in until next payday, never mind save for a rainy day.
Been in that situation before. I vowed never to be that broke again. It's certainly stressful.
Been in that situation before. I vowed never to be that broke again. It's certainly stressful.
08-20-2021, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Murphy224
I am more concerned about the price increases of our everyday needs......food, gas, medicines, toiletries, etc. than I am about the price of sewing machines. While the prices of the big things are important, more so are the items we need every day. Have you priced milk, bread, eggs, poultry, meats, produce lately? What is the price of gas in your area? The prices are much higher than this time last year, and most of those products are produced in the USA.
I am afraid we are in for some rough times.
I am afraid we are in for some rough times.
I had to get milk yesterday from my corner shop and watched a woman standing in the parking lot complaining about gas prices and unemployment. The irony (lost on her) was the shop had a "help wanted" sign in the window. Think it was $15 per hour.
