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