On Mon, 09 Aug 2004 18:24:14 -0800, Christina Peterson wrote:

Sewing is on topic if you (plan to) sew on beads, isn't it? I'm ordering a
sewing machine manual for a Brother XL 2010. It's an "older" machine. But
it's got 18 stitches and looks clean and well cared for. Got it at the
dump! I don't sew much. Partly because my sewing machine is almost 120
years old. This is exciting.

You got it at the dump? WTH? Why would someone throw out a lovely old
machine like that? They need their head read!!! Lucky for you though.
So what are you going to make with it first? And does it include beads?
I'm STILL working on an outfit with tiny beads sewn all over it... I'll
post pics some time... DD likes beads on her clothes too, so I get to
make stuff for her too... Although, I'm teaching her to sew at the
moment, so hopefully I'll have more time to sew for myself soon...


I also pick up a lot of books there. Sent a box of books to work with April
who works in a juvenile facility. And some I take in for credit on used
books. Some I bring over to the women's shelter. And the darling tiny tea
party set, with bunnies and flowers, I sent to my granddaughter.

Absolutely amazing what people throw out!! Our dump has a digger which
goes into swing as soon as you pull up and dump policy says you can't
remove anything!!! They also have a recycling station at the dump on your
way in and they stop you before entering and remove anything that looks
remotely usable first!

Mavis