I like the saying, "We have come a long way". My first machine only had a 4x4 hoop and it was a bear to thread!! And, I have learned so much about embroidery - actually, I think I learn something new just about every time I sit down at my much larger embroidery machine!! Hugs!!

Sounds that you are just like me...except I keep all my machines from the
Singer with cams (that I got when I was 14) to the one I have that does everything including the kitchen sink. When you are 75 having a machine that actually theads itselt is fabulous. Interestingly, each one has a feature that I love and "can't" part with. The problem I have now is that the "electronic" ones have circuit boards that can fail...and if the machine is old enough the boards can not be replaced. The next machine I get will not have a circuit board!

Want you to know how much I enjoyed your rattling on. Had a Singer Golden Touch and Sew for my first machine. It had plastic feed dogs that wore down on one side over time (my Mom had same machine with metal feed dogs) When I traded it in on my first emb (was a New Home 8000 also) I got the same as payed for the machine, thought that funny. Still have the 8000 and use occasionally, was told when took in for service (along with my other 12000 and 3500) that they would service but wanted me to make choice. The motherboard was going bad and could not be replaced, none available, and when that happens it will only sew a straight stitch. Almost afraid to start a emb design in case it decided to quit in middle of design. Have a number cards for it but again afraid to use. Just wish I knew someone with one that could use the cards. O'well, I see a new Janome has been introduced this week, but it or any other won't temp me to get new one. Age does put a end to a few things;-) Will hush my rattling ;-)

Hi Suzanna, I had a Husqvarna cam machine back in the 70's too it was a maroon red, I've still got it! I then bought over the years other Husqvarna Designer 1, quilter, SE, Ruby Royale and just recently the Epic 1. I'm a real Husqvarna lover.

I sold my big Brother Quattro Innovis II 6700D only last week after being on Buy, Swap and Sell (for 5 weeks or more) here in Australia to a lady from Canberra in the ACT (Australian Capital Territory). Fortunately for me our niece, husband and kids stayed here on Monday night and took the machine for me to the lady in Canberra as they live in Jerrabomberra, only 1/2 an hour's drive away from her. All round a great save.

Love Chris

What a rich history you have had with sewing and embroidery. Your interesting memories reminded me of my first machine which used plastic cams to make decorative stitches. How I loved that machine!

Wow!!!At Least have experince with all the different machines..Good learning them ll..

Great trip down memory lane indeed:):)

Well all in all looking at what you made first in my opinion Not Bad! It is mind boggling to think how far machines have changed and some of the amazing things we can sew now.. A learning curve all the time. Thanks for sharing, lvhugs to you...