One of the super cool things about blogging is the people. I have met such wonderful people over the years. Sadly, some have stopped blogging and communicating. Boy, do I miss them! Because some readers know I make comfort quilts almost all the time, they have sent me fabric and quilt tops to finish. What a delight that is! I have been able to back quilts, finish quilts and quilt them with the generosity of others. Recently, I got a boxes of fabrics and I received tops from across the ocean. Can you believe it?
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A big load from Gwen!
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| Loads of strips from Quiltdiva Julie and some great blender yardage! I have already picked patterns for most of the strips and sorted them. |
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These two phenomenal tops made it across the ocean from Maureen ready for quilting!
Recently, I found a Kenmore 158.1304 reasonable on ebay and bought it to rehab for a friend whose had a non-functioning plastic Singer (what a surprise) and needs to do some home dec/repair sometimes. Unfortunately the seller packed it very poorly in just brown paper in a poor thin box and it arrived damaged. It was so sad because it was a pristine machine. I went and pleaded for some parts on the Vintage Kenmore sewing machine groups.io, and a woman told me she had the parts for that one and another I had bought locally not noticing that the bobbin door was broken (it was dark, in the garage, and the guy was rushing me- not a good combo). So, she sent me all the pieces from a donor machine and would not take payment for the parts or shipping when she learned what I do with the machines. Because of her generousity, I have 2 machines that have been given new life and one has already been given a home.
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| These few parts gave 2 machines a new lease on functioning life! Thank you, Marsha!! | |
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I am so grateful that people trusted me to make good on their donations and I received such wonderful things to support the comfort quilting efforts!
6 comments:
Oh gosh, that was so nice of the lady to send you free machine parts!
It is sad that so many have stopped blogging. I too have found old Kenmore machines and was able to give one to a friend who makes dresses for girls in underprivileged countries.
Linda I haven't been at the computer for quite a while thanks to my back!!Given the time I've missed I'll just comment here. I'm so happy that the tops arrived safely and also the fabric donations you have received is unbelievable. Love your comment on your husband's shoes and your machines, perfect! Rolling Stone is beautiful, both the pattern and the AMH fabrics, her fabrics are amazing. Jimmy John - what a name - brilliant pattern and I wouldn't mind making one myself.Your colours here are perfect for this design.
That is quite a haul of useful supplies. Maureen's quilt tops are SO pretty!
The old Kenmores are great machines but are they ever heavy! I had to lift a few when customers came in to pick up their machines after servicing.
Ohh I am so excited for you!!!! what a great selection of fabrics - can't wait to see what you are going to make - and gorgeous tops!!!
I never worry about sending fabric to you - what you do with it is always great. You do so much good . . .
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