I'm going to cry - (Machine Broke Down)
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How sad for you. There have been lots of great suggestions here. I would check out your local Goodwill or Salvation Army thrift store. Ours always have sewing machines at great prices and even let you try them out to make sure they work.
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Originally Posted by mrsj82
My sewing machine is broken. Apparently the "timing" is off. It's going to cost more $ to repair it than I paid for it to begin with...and we have no money..
Certainly, it can't hurt to try, and you'd only be out a phone call, hopefully to a toll-free number. Have you considered getting a second opinion? What if the first one isn't accurate? Do you remember breaking a needle just before your machine quit working? That is often what mess up the timing. Ask me how I know, lol.
You've been given some excellent ideas here, hope something works out for you soon.
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I would be calling all my friends and asking if they have an extra machine that you can use!! Most sewers have more than one and many of us, more than 2 :oops: . Also shop yard sales. Someone might be willing to part with one for a couple of dollars just to get the darn thing out of the way since they don't know what to do with it :D
And, yes, if you've never tried hand quilting, give it a GO! It's actually fun!
And, yes, if you've never tried hand quilting, give it a GO! It's actually fun!
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try calling a local quilting guild. maybe they can help you out. someone there may even have a very affordable used one. try every thrift shop within fifty miles. call first. call all the quilt shops near you. they often know who wants to sell a used machine.
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So sorry to hear this. I have been there. Folks have offered up some great suggestions. Hope one or more of them work out for you.
I think I might get out my needle and do some hand sewing after the pep talk on here! LOL!
I think I might get out my needle and do some hand sewing after the pep talk on here! LOL!
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Sorry you are having a tough time of it...Everyone has come up with some really good ideas, so hopefully you will find a solution. Don't lose heart, remember quiltmaking also had it's roots in hardship.
Handpiecing is a very addictive, meditative occupation, just what you need when things are not looking so bright. Hang in there....things will get better...love, light and peace from the land of Aus.
Handpiecing is a very addictive, meditative occupation, just what you need when things are not looking so bright. Hang in there....things will get better...love, light and peace from the land of Aus.
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