Out of the past- and in to the future

this is rediculous.  no one reads my stuff anyway or even cares so why don't I just delete this account?   I was cleaning out my file box for passwords and found this blogger address---looks like I havent touched it in almost 5 years.  so what does that tell me, I don't need this- so just delete it already.....
I really wanted to read posts by others who have vintage machines, and find answers to problems with my own.  that part is helpful.  but I spend more time sewing and quilting, than writing.  And March 2014 I upgraded and bought a Tiara 16 quilting machine.  I set up my own goal of finishing up one UFO per month, and sometimes I do 2 if they are small.

So glad christmas is over

Why do I do this every year? No one at our house even mentioned the birth of Jesus this year, nor even read the story in a group setting... I used to think that was what it is supposed to be about...but really, it is the most stressful time of the year. Peoples expectations getting shattered with disappointments. Of course, my main disappointment was that Shaun didn't call or even send me a card. And I was so depressed I didn't try to call him either. John finally admitted that of all the last 20 years that he has been buying gifts for christmas--he has really only "enjoyed" it one time--back in 1995. So quit doing it then!! Sometimes I think my other 2 kids work hard to make up for Shaun's "neglect", and I appreciate that, but it is not their job to make up for their brother's behavior...They do treat me well probably because they are decent human beings and they love me. oh well...
Depression is back again, has been lurking around for quite a while. Then when Shiryl left, it broke in to stay. Now John is upset with me and that is depressing. There is a phrase out there like--"don't put all your eggs in one basket"...and for me that applies to making sure you have more that one "friend", cause if she moves away--boy! are you in for a rough time! So now its time to cultivate some more (more than "1") friendships...
The last 2 times John and I have gotten upset with each other, he has mentioned we should go see a counselor...has it come to that? I guess so. The first argument I was RESENTFUL when he mentioned that--but after yesterday's argument--I am saying GO FOR IT--yes, it has come to that. I am wrong--he is right--he can't handle my assertiveness and my actually verbalizing my opinions. I felt shot down and devalued and disrespected....and usually it is just easier to NOT share my opinion because I risk facing his judgemental disapproval attitudes. He actually said yesterday that he has noticed in the last 6 months that I have been more assertive and voicing my opinions and that he has not adjusted to that change in me...and i said--that is the main reason I don't say much very often--because you don't like it anyway....oh well...and he can't handle women getting "emotional" every time they are upset, duhh! whatever...

I guess I just really need someone to talk to...

How to get someone to talk to me...can anybody slow down long enough to be a friend?

Is Anybody out there?

And does anybody really care? Sounds pathetic doesn't it...
Almost christmas time and this is the prime time for stress!!
And I haven't had time to get in and fiddle around with my vintage sewing machines for a loooong time, now. I have been busy knitting gifts for christmas presents for people--relatives--who probaby don't even care or appreciate just how long it takes to knit something...hmmm...just why do I put myself through this?
The only sewing I have done lately is to make a couple of bibs for a grandbaby. I also put together a practice gown pattern for another grandbaby. I want to adapt the pattern to make a kimono type nighty shirt. I have some flannel that is pink and white with the Hello Kitty designs all over it.
I guess if I really want people to read my blog, then I have to make it public, is that right??

Free Sewing machine No. # 5

This is my latest collectible. All I know about it is that is was maed in Rockford Illinois. It is missing a presser foot and a shuttle. But it runs--has a motor, and I will rewire the plug.

"Free Sewing Machine No.#5

I have never heard of this company. But I did some research and found out it was made in Rockford Illinois. I can't tell how old it is cause there is no serial numbers anywhere on the machine. But it looks very similar to the one Ed L has on his blogspot. I am referreing to his Singer 15-125. I wish there was a place I could start an album of all my old sewing machine pictures. I will see if I can put it on this blogspot.
I welcome any comments on this subject. Thanks.

Just got another sewing machine

Hey, this seems to be the year of receiving sewing machines-- so I guess I have officially become a collector! My husband thinks I am nuts "you don't NEED another machine"!
So I joined this blog thingy so I could try to find some answers about this machine. I am hoping someone could help me out. Like how old is it? Where do I find parts for it? How about a manual, and the bobbins are gone...and the power plug is missing...

This is an ADLER BELVEDERE, model #330-0, and really heavy!!
Other numbers on it are RZ 102001---think that is the serial number.
Also J-C6
And J-A3
And 17095
Thanks anybody out there that can help.
Phyllis