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

Reply to
Valkyrie
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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? ;-)

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Joanne

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

Reply to
Roberta Zollner

Are you registered at Joann's?

Reply to
AliceW

That sounds like MY kinda party!

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Kate Dicey

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Jean D Mahavier

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

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nana2b

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

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Diana In Dallas

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

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Reply to
nana2b

Hey, I can't get there, but boy, do I like the idea of a chocolate IV! If it doens't go into the body via the mouth, there's no calories, right?

Reply to
AliceW

Thank you that might become necessary a slow drip of dark chocolate. Yummy

Reply to
Diana In Dallas

Diana, did you notice that Hersey Kisses now come in dark chocolate?

Reply to
AliceW

I love this idea, Val! Especially the part where we get all-expenses-paid trips to England and other parts in order to attend. ;)

Reply to
Sandy Foster

Yes, and they are dressed in my favorite color "Purple".

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Diana In Dallas

I love this idea! Perhaps we could have a virtual shower? I need to come up with a name for my new baby. She doesn't come until the 27th at the earliest as they didn't have one in stock. Any suggestions?

Dawn

Reply to
Stepdawn

Excellent idea! One should register at Joann's, Hancock's, and any other available store - this opens up a whole new world for them, too.

Not to mention themed gift wrap, party decorations, invitations, and the whole nine yards (a particularly apt expression in this case.)

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Joanne

Thank you Jean. I do need a magnum, though, since I drove there yesterday, only to find that she had closed the store an hour before I arrived. I noticed a sign "Cross Traffic" and thought to myself that they ain't seen nuthin' yet. Then I realized that life is about the journey, not the goal. So I shall be making the drive again, after carefully ascertaining that the store will be open when I arrive.

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Joanne

I feel your pain.

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Joanne

I feel that way about the latest Pattern Master Boutique upgrade due on September 30, and it doesn't help any that Wild Ginger is putting up Sneak Peeks of screen shots on their web site. It makes me want to schedule a Cesarean LOLOLOL!

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Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS

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