Help - buying my wife a new sewing machine

> I'd like to buy my wife a replacement for her old Singer which seems to be
> getting past its best, at least if the curses I hear levelled in its
> direction are anything to go by!!
> It has been in her possesion for many years, is built like a battleship
> and holds a place dear in her heart.
> I'd say curtains, quilting and general alterations are it's main uses.
> does anyone have particular recommendations for a replacement.

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> On 15 Dec 2008 17:28:14 GMT, craigveigh wrote:

>> I'd like to buy my wife a replacement for her old Singer which
>> seems to be
>> getting past its best, at least if the curses I hear levelled in
>> its
>> direction are anything to go by!!
>> It has been in her possesion for many years, is built like a
>> battleship
>> and holds a place dear in her heart.
>> I'd say curtains, quilting and general alterations are it's main
>> uses.
>> does anyone have particular recommendations for a replacement.

> You don't say if this is for a surprise Christmas present - don't do
> it!
> She needs to go into a store and try out the various makes, see what
> she's
> happy with.

> FWIW, I've been using a Pfaff for the last 2-3 years; I can't praise it
> highly enough.

>> Delivered via http://www.sewgirls.com/

> <spit> There are quite a few here who think sewgirls is a
> parasite!

> craigveigh had written this in response to
> http://www.sewgirls.com/sewing/Re-Help-buying-my-wife-a-new-sewing-machine-371
> 19-.htm
> :
>
> You're right - it is a surprise present or that's what I hoped it would
> be! Good advice though. Many thanks.
>
> the.wanderer@gmx.co.uk wrote:
>
>> On 15 Dec 2008 17:28:14 GMT, craigveigh wrote:
>
>>> I'd like to buy my wife a replacement for her old Singer which
>>> seems to be
>>> getting past its best, at least if the curses I hear levelled in
>>> its
>>> direction are anything to go by!!
>>> It has been in her possesion for many years, is built like a
>>> battleship
>>> and holds a place dear in her heart.
>>> I'd say curtains, quilting and general alterations are it's main
>>> uses.
>>> does anyone have particular recommendations for a replacement.
>
>> You don't say if this is for a surprise Christmas present - don't do
>> it!
>> She needs to go into a store and try out the various makes, see what
>> she's
>> happy with.
>
>> FWIW, I've been using a Pfaff for the last 2-3 years; I can't praise it
>> highly enough.
>
>
>>> Delivered via http://www.sewgirls.com/
>
>> <spit> There are quite a few here who think sewgirls is a
>> parasite!
>

>
>
> On 12/15/08 12:23 PM, in article
> 4946a097$0$14672$6c36adad@news.usenetserver.com, "craigveigh"
>
>> craigveigh had written this in response to
>> http://www.sewgirls.com/sewing/Re-Help-buying-my-wife-a-new-sewing-machine-371
>> 19-.htm
>> :
>> You're right - it is a surprise present or that's what I hoped it would
>> be! Good advice though. Many thanks.
>> the.wanderer@gmx.co.uk wrote:
>>> On 15 Dec 2008 17:28:14 GMT, craigveigh wrote:
>>>> I'd like to buy my wife a replacement for her old Singer which
>>>> seems to be
>>>> getting past its best, at least if the curses I hear levelled in
>>>> its
>>>> direction are anything to go by!!
>>>> It has been in her possesion for many years, is built like a
>>>> battleship
>>>> and holds a place dear in her heart.
>>>> I'd say curtains, quilting and general alterations are it's main
>>>> uses.
>>>> does anyone have particular recommendations for a replacement.
>>> You don't say if this is for a surprise Christmas present - don't do
>>> it!
>>> She needs to go into a store and try out the various makes, see what
>>> she's
>>> happy with.
>>> FWIW, I've been using a Pfaff for the last 2-3 years; I can't praise it
>>> highly enough.
>>>> Delivered via http://www.sewgirls.com/
>>> <spit> There are quite a few here who think sewgirls is a
>>> parasite!
>
> Men who would like to give their wives a new sewing machine as a surprise,
> please think about this: Would you want her to buy you a new vehicle or tool
> without you trying it out for yourself.
>
> I often make this suggestion: Give her a handmade note, like a gift card,
> saying you are going to take her shopping for one sewing machine on such &
> such a day, and you'll treat her to lunch afterwards or something similar.
> Then she can pick the one that "fits like a glove." And you'll be there to
> share her joy.
> Emily
>
>