Thoughts on arrival of new machines

As I have been reading the NGs having to do with sewing a thought all of a
sudden occurred to me. The decisions involved, waiting for and arrival of
new machines (often referred to as my/our baby) is much like that of the
arrival of a much anticipated child. I know writing out that check after I
decided on my dream machine was almost as painful as 31 hours of labor. LOL
When the announcement of the machine is made we all want to know the name
and model, when did it get here, etc. This is always followed by the
appropriate ohhhs and awwws and words of congratulations.

I think we should have sewing machine showers as we do for our babies!

As proud ''parent'' arrives home with "the new baby" all the sewing friends
are there for the shower. No discouraging words would be uttered about the
type of machine brought home anymore than the comments of "why didn't you
get a boy/girl instead", "why didn't you get one with hair" would be at all
socially acceptable. All gushing would be positive and complimentary as well
as the stories that would circulate through the group about "when my baby
arrived". Gifts would include lots of accessory feet, little bags of bobbins
and bobbin holders, a new machine dust cover, lovely thread assortments,
packages of needles and spare light bulbs, how to books, gizmos you'd love
but could never afford or justify getting yourself, perhaps the truly close
friends and family could go together to get the new baby a lovely bassinet,
er, custom sewing table, fat quarters or other appropriate fabric rolled
into the cute"cake" form and lovingly presented. There would, of course be
good food and beverages, perhaps some of those lame name the baby games. I'm
sure you get my drift....

I can just see it now......"Where are you going dear?" "Oh, I'm off to
England, Kate's new treadle has arrived and the girls are giving her a
shower." or "I'll be leaving for the airport now, honey, feed the kids and
the dog has to be at the vet on Tuesday, I'm heading to New York, the little
Janome arrives tomorrow!" ~blowing kisses~

Boy, it's getting late, I've been at my machine most of the day and
obviously my mind is beginning to farkle. LOL

Val

Valkyrie wrote:

As I have been reading the NGs having to do with sewing a thought all of a
sudden occurred to me. The decisions involved, waiting for and arrival of
new machines (often referred to as my/our baby) is much like that of the
arrival of a much anticipated child. I know writing out that check after I
decided on my dream machine was almost as painful as 31 hours of labor. LOL
When the announcement of the machine is made we all want to know the name
and model, when did it get here, etc. This is always followed by the
appropriate ohhhs and awwws and words of congratulations.

I think we should have sewing machine showers as we do for our babies!

As proud ''parent'' arrives home with "the new baby" all the sewing friends
are there for the shower. No discouraging words would be uttered about the
type of machine brought home anymore than the comments of "why didn't you
get a boy/girl instead", "why didn't you get one with hair" would be at all
socially acceptable. All gushing would be positive and complimentary as well
as the stories that would circulate through the group about "when my baby
arrived". Gifts would include lots of accessory feet, little bags of bobbins
and bobbin holders, a new machine dust cover, lovely thread assortments,
packages of needles and spare light bulbs, how to books, gizmos you'd love
but could never afford or justify getting yourself, perhaps the truly close
friends and family could go together to get the new baby a lovely bassinet,
er, custom sewing table, fat quarters or other appropriate fabric rolled
into the cute"cake" form and lovingly presented. There would, of course be
good food and beverages, perhaps some of those lame name the baby games. I'm
sure you get my drift....

I can just see it now......"Where are you going dear?" "Oh, I'm off to
England, Kate's new treadle has arrived and the girls are giving her a
shower." or "I'll be leaving for the airport now, honey, feed the kids and
the dog has to be at the vet on Tuesday, I'm heading to New York, the little
Janome arrives tomorrow!" ~blowing kisses~

Boy, it's getting late, I've been at my machine most of the day and
obviously my mind is beginning to farkle. LOL

Val



I rather like this idea, and it makes as much sense to me
as any other "shower" that I've ever been invited to attend.

BTW, my new serger is in. I just have to drive 200 miles
RT to pick it up. Should I order refreshments, too? ;-)

--
Joanne
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

What a wonderful idea!
Roberta in D, seriously considering a longarm, I'll let you all know

"Valkyrie" wrote in message
news:1062914194.645567@yasure...
As I have been reading the NGs having to do with sewing a thought all of a
sudden occurred to me. The decisions involved, waiting for and arrival of
new machines (often referred to as my/our baby) is much like that of the
arrival of a much anticipated child. I know writing out that check after I
decided on my dream machine was almost as painful as 31 hours of labor.
LOL
When the announcement of the machine is made we all want to know the name
and model, when did it get here, etc. This is always followed by the
appropriate ohhhs and awwws and words of congratulations.

I think we should have sewing machine showers as we do for our babies!

As proud ''parent'' arrives home with "the new baby" all the sewing
friends
are there for the shower. No discouraging words would be uttered about the
type of machine brought home anymore than the comments of "why didn't you
get a boy/girl instead", "why didn't you get one with hair" would be at
all
socially acceptable. All gushing would be positive and complimentary as
well
as the stories that would circulate through the group about "when my baby
arrived". Gifts would include lots of accessory feet, little bags of
bobbins
and bobbin holders, a new machine dust cover, lovely thread assortments,
packages of needles and spare light bulbs, how to books, gizmos you'd love
but could never afford or justify getting yourself, perhaps the truly
close
friends and family could go together to get the new baby a lovely
bassinet,
er, custom sewing table, fat quarters or other appropriate fabric rolled
into the cute"cake" form and lovingly presented. There would, of course be
good food and beverages, perhaps some of those lame name the baby games.
I'm
sure you get my drift....

I can just see it now......"Where are you going dear?" "Oh, I'm off to
England, Kate's new treadle has arrived and the girls are giving her a
shower." or "I'll be leaving for the airport now, honey, feed the kids and
the dog has to be at the vet on Tuesday, I'm heading to New York, the
little
Janome arrives tomorrow!" ~blowing kisses~

Boy, it's getting late, I've been at my machine most of the day and
obviously my mind is beginning to farkle. LOL

Val

Are you registered at Joann's?

--
Alice in NJ
RCTQ - "Royal Cybrarian"
www.ourcyberfamily.us
"The older the violin, the sweeter the music."




"Joanne" wrote in message
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Valkyrie wrote:

As I have been reading the NGs having to do with sewing a thought all of
a
sudden occurred to me. The decisions involved, waiting for and arrival
of
new machines (often referred to as my/our baby) is much like that of the
arrival of a much anticipated child. I know writing out that check after
I
decided on my dream machine was almost as painful as 31 hours of labor.
LOL
When the announcement of the machine is made we all want to know the
name
and model, when did it get here, etc. This is always followed by the
appropriate ohhhs and awwws and words of congratulations.

I think we should have sewing machine showers as we do for our babies!

As proud ''parent'' arrives home with "the new baby" all the sewing
friends
are there for the shower. No discouraging words would be uttered about
the
type of machine brought home anymore than the comments of "why didn't
you
get a boy/girl instead", "why didn't you get one with hair" would be at
all
socially acceptable. All gushing would be positive and complimentary as
well
as the stories that would circulate through the group about "when my
baby
arrived". Gifts would include lots of accessory feet, little bags of
bobbins
and bobbin holders, a new machine dust cover, lovely thread assortments,
packages of needles and spare light bulbs, how to books, gizmos you'd
love
but could never afford or justify getting yourself, perhaps the truly
close
friends and family could go together to get the new baby a lovely
bassinet,
er, custom sewing table, fat quarters or other appropriate fabric rolled
into the cute"cake" form and lovingly presented. There would, of course
be
good food and beverages, perhaps some of those lame name the baby games.
I'm
sure you get my drift....

I can just see it now......"Where are you going dear?" "Oh, I'm off to
England, Kate's new treadle has arrived and the girls are giving her a
shower." or "I'll be leaving for the airport now, honey, feed the kids
and
the dog has to be at the vet on Tuesday, I'm heading to New York, the
little
Janome arrives tomorrow!" ~blowing kisses~

Boy, it's getting late, I've been at my machine most of the day and
obviously my mind is beginning to farkle. LOL

Val



I rather like this idea, and it makes as much sense to me
as any other "shower" that I've ever been invited to attend.

BTW, my new serger is in. I just have to drive 200 miles
RT to pick it up. Should I order refreshments, too? ;-)

--
Joanne
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

Valkyrie wrote:

As I have been reading the NGs having to do with sewing a thought all of a
sudden occurred to me. The decisions involved, waiting for and arrival of
new machines (often referred to as my/our baby) is much like that of the
arrival of a much anticipated child. I know writing out that check after I
decided on my dream machine was almost as painful as 31 hours of labor. LOL
When the announcement of the machine is made we all want to know the name
and model, when did it get here, etc. This is always followed by the
appropriate ohhhs and awwws and words of congratulations.

I think we should have sewing machine showers as we do for our babies!

As proud ''parent'' arrives home with "the new baby" all the sewing friends
are there for the shower. No discouraging words would be uttered about the
type of machine brought home anymore than the comments of "why didn't you
get a boy/girl instead", "why didn't you get one with hair" would be at all
socially acceptable. All gushing would be positive and complimentary as well
as the stories that would circulate through the group about "when my baby
arrived". Gifts would include lots of accessory feet, little bags of bobbins
and bobbin holders, a new machine dust cover, lovely thread assortments,
packages of needles and spare light bulbs, how to books, gizmos you'd love
but could never afford or justify getting yourself, perhaps the truly close
friends and family could go together to get the new baby a lovely bassinet,
er, custom sewing table, fat quarters or other appropriate fabric rolled
into the cute"cake" form and lovingly presented. There would, of course be
good food and beverages, perhaps some of those lame name the baby games. I'm
sure you get my drift....

I can just see it now......"Where are you going dear?" "Oh, I'm off to
England, Kate's new treadle has arrived and the girls are giving her a
shower." or "I'll be leaving for the airport now, honey, feed the kids and
the dog has to be at the vet on Tuesday, I'm heading to New York, the little
Janome arrives tomorrow!" ~blowing kisses~

Boy, it's getting late, I've been at my machine most of the day and
obviously my mind is beginning to farkle. LOL

Val


That sounds like MY kinda party!
--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

"Joanne" wrote in message
...
I rather like this idea, and it makes as much sense to me
as any other "shower" that I've ever been invited to attend.

BTW, my new serger is in. I just have to drive 200 miles
RT to pick it up. Should I order refreshments, too? ;-)
Joanne
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
What time is the shower? I'll bring cookies and a bottle of
bubbly for a toast. Not a magnum, surely the airline would accuse
me of carrying a weapon. If we all bring a thimble we can toast
the new arrival with a thimbleful. Seems fitting.

We could even play some of the silly games like, "How much material will it
take to make this quilt?" Winner gets a FQ or some chocolate. I like
it!!!!!

--
Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E
http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242

I guess I went through a form of Braxton Hicks yesterday
My new sewing machine was to come by plane yesterday
and around 6 p.m. I was told false alarm . My new machines arrival
is postponed to a later date. Actually it is being gifted to me
and the lady giving it to me had to cancel her trip do to an
emergency at work. Back to pacing the floor and waiting,
yes much like the last weeks of labor.

Diana in dallas

"nana2b" wrote in message
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We could even play some of the silly games like, "How much material will
it
take to make this quilt?" Winner gets a FQ or some chocolate. I like
it!!!!!

--
Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E
http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242

I have tons o f frequenet flyer miles and can leave at the drop of a pin.
( pun intended). Let me know what to bring. Perhaps some little sandwiches?
JJ
"Diana In Dallas" wrote in message
...
I guess I went through a form of Braxton Hicks yesterday
My new sewing machine was to come by plane yesterday
and around 6 p.m. I was told false alarm . My new machines arrival
is postponed to a later date. Actually it is being gifted to me
and the lady giving it to me had to cancel her trip do to an
emergency at work. Back to pacing the floor and waiting,
yes much like the last weeks of labor.

Diana in dallas

"nana2b" wrote in message
...
We could even play some of the silly games like, "How much material will
it
take to make this quilt?" Winner gets a FQ or some chocolate. I like
it!!!!!

--
Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E
http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242

Hey Diana, I am in Plano. If you need a birthing partner I would gladly
step in. I can hook up the chocolate IV too.
--
Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E
http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242