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-   -   Hi, my name is Gretchen and I am a Sewing Machineaholic! (https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/hi-my-name-gretchen-i-am-sewing-machineaholic-t234087.html)

Gretchen 11-06-2013 01:01 PM


Originally Posted by Lew Schiller (Post 6389051)
Hi Gretchen!
Admitting you have an addiction is the first step.

You might want to embroider the Sewing Machine addicts prayer onto a throw pillow...

God, grant me the serenity to pass on the machines I cannot save,

The courage to save the machines I can,

The wisdom to know the difference,
And forgive me for ignoring the first one from time to time
:-)

OMG!!! I LOVE THIS!!! Now if only my DH could understand!

Gretchen 11-06-2013 01:21 PM


Originally Posted by Monroe (Post 6389279)
Gretchen, My goodness- you certainly jumped into the deep end with both feet! I'm quite impressed. Sure we can't entice you to dabble in the treadle section as well?

Would you believe it was a treadle that got me started with my addiction! I have an Eldridge 2 spool, she was left in a garage for a few years and was missing the cover plate. Spent some time cleaning her up, got DH to make me a cover so now all I have to do is sit down and start sewing!

ppquilter 11-06-2013 02:13 PM

But they are so fun to collect and hunt for! Have fun. I need to take pics of my latest finds. I have taken pics of most of them. but I did find a 301A for half price ($15), still looking for my 201.

whinnytoo 11-07-2013 04:15 AM

Im a member of the club too! enjoy them!

mjhaess 11-07-2013 07:50 AM

Love your machines. I also love sewing machines. I no longer have room for anymore.

ladydukes 11-07-2013 09:14 AM

Some of us need a "12 Step Program" for Machine-aholics!!

Monroe 11-07-2013 02:50 PM

"No we don't!" says the Voice of Denial. Just bigger houses and bank accounts, and maybe a U-Haul every now and then.

Gretchen 11-07-2013 03:47 PM


Originally Posted by Monroe (Post 6392676)
"No we don't!" says the Voice of Denial. Just bigger houses and bank accounts, and maybe a U-Haul every now and then.

Oh how true!!

SteveH 11-07-2013 03:50 PM

i need a 12 shelf system....

mableruth 11-07-2013 05:40 PM

I did not even know that people collected old sewing machines. How wonderful! Where did you get each of the machines? About how much did you pay for them?


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