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Reading your tales is like reading a good book. I loved how your story made me feel good and also gave me pause to remember things I have not thought of for decades! My mom taught me to sew freshman high school year. No home economics class allowed for this college prep daughter. The first dress I made I cut out two left arms and sewed them even though I could tell it was wrong. I thought I would sew more often but frankly I was not good at it. So I sit here and research my ancestors. I think I get the same pleasure out of doing it as you do your sewing. It is a fabulous thing to leave my family. PS: getting to know Rick is fun. He definitely sounds like a keeper.

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Sep 2, 2022Liked by Sue Ferrera

I'm not crying - you're crying. Actually, this absolutely BEAUTIFUL story did bring tears to my eyes. I can feel the love you have for sewing (and your mom and Rick) through this story. You are such a tender soul. Thank you for sharing!

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That’s lovely! My mom sewed, I think she loved it. I know enough to hem pants and sew simple things for the house. I’ve made myself some winter photography gear and a water resistant skirt for sitting on the dump ground in the mornings. I got a new machine a few years ago, made for beginners, but omg what a difference from the 20+ yr old hand me down I had!

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Sep 2, 2022Liked by Sue Ferrera

Beautiful story— thank you♥️

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Sue, I was thrilled to see how happy and excited you were when you purchased your machine, you pretty much had me crying! What a wonderful day that was. I am looking forward to helping you with your embroidery projects, because there is definitely a learning curve. I am still learning and have had my machine for a year and half. Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey.

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Sep 2, 2022Liked by Sue Ferrera

Sew (see what I did there?🤣)happy that you’re getting back to something you love doing.

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Sep 2, 2022Liked by Sue Ferrera

What a great story. So fun to see the connection of old and new times. It looks like Ron B? I learned to sew working on my Airframe and Power Plant mechanic license sewing a fabric wing. I still like to sew things every once in awhile. Can’t wait to see some pictures of your new projects.

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Sep 2, 2022Liked by Sue Ferrera

What a beautiful story. It brought memories of sitting in your family room at your first house in Burlingame while you were sewing and I was hand stitching a hem of a dress I had made. I am so thankful for our many years of friendship and all the wonderful times we spent together. Thank you for stirring up some great old memories. Love you my friend.

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Oh Sue, how exciting! I am still using my old faithful Sears Kenmore machine my parents gave to me for high school graduation. It weights two tons and still does a great job! But a new machine... one can always dream! Sew glad you are continuing what is one of my first loves :-)

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