WHO NEEDS FANCY?

In an on-going effort to keep our operating expenses to a minimum, everyone at HQ has agreed not to succumb to the many well-meaning, yet rather bothersome sales people constantly trying to sell us fancy new equipment. To be sure, there are lots of high-end sewing machines out there and it would be fun to own one or two. Having said that, why fix what isn't broken? Why replace my mother's wonderful 1951 Singer Featherweight sewing machine, for instance, when it continues to be a workhorse? As a matter-of-fact, I recently had it completely restored to its former glory and it turns out it is something of a collector's item! Apparently, this particular model was produced to commemorate the centennial of the very first Singer sewing machine, built and sold in 1851. The folks at the repair shop were really excited when I walked in with mine and filled me in on its history and value. Although I have no intention of ever parting with it, it was nice to hear their stories and see the gleam in their eyes. Who knew sewing machines could be so compelling?

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fashionably yours,
W&R