I know I twittered on and on last year (at least in the first quarter of the year) about getting a sewing machine.
I even priced it, looked at it and then didn't get it.
I had a twinge of something and my personal life rule is "follow the Peace". God's Peace has never led me astray.
Since I didn't have the peace, I just left it.
I think it was a good idea because 1) I don't currently have much space and 2) my environment MUST support me. I can't work if there's too much stuff.
I didn't stop pinning though.
And then a very good friend, one of the 3am variety, mentioned her machine that she's not using and I had a brainwave.
I asked her if I could borrow it for a specified period of time.
She said I could have it but noooooo, I told her I like a deadline to get me moving and I would rather just use it once a year or so. If I get really good (hahaha), I may then buy it from her.
So my list of stuff is piling up and D needs a Kindle cover so I've arranged to collect the machine next weekend.
I know!
But remember my style is very unfussy. Only straight stitches allowed. I have some old denim jeans (mine and the kids) to cut up and some felt.... and a couple of really pretty placemats and tea towels just waiting to be little aprons for K & C.
I can't wait!
What are your "personal rules" and have you ever thought of borrowing something rather than buying it?
PS if you know me and I have something you want to borrow (just not my books! I have issues with books and CDs although Caren, you can borrow anything - she is just as fussy as I am :)), please shout.
Ooh...what are your issues with books? I'm a nut about mine...I can read the same book 5 times and never crack the spine. Is that you, too???
ReplyDeleteAnd good for you on the sewing machine! What a great way to see if you will really make use of it.
Me? I would love to be able to sew simple stuff...but I don't have the room...AND I know it would take commitment for me to learn how to use it. So...I just found a friend who loves to sew! HA! She's mending the girls' sleeper blankets (adding in extra fabric) as we speak! :)
Can't wait to see your sewing creations!
I was just thinking about you today, in regards to my Cricut scrapbooking machine / paper cutter. I asked you if you thought I should get it, and you encouraged me to do so. I LOVE it. I don't use it all that often, but it's so fun when I do. I LOVED the banner I made for the girls' birthday = proud mama! ;)
I cannot wait to see what you make! CAN-NOT! So excited!
ReplyDeleteMandyE, my issues are I like my books to look new (or as new as I bought them) and some people wreck the books. Honestly, if my things come back and look ugly, I want to say, "oh just keep it" because I hate ugly books that were PRETTY :)
ReplyDeleteSee, issues!
If it's something that you won't use very long I'd rather borrow it than buy it. Like when Nicola was just born I borrowed a steam sterliser (not the microwave kind)and a baby bath. I thought that was too much money to spend on something that I'd only use for 6 months maybe. If I was in a more traditional family setup and thought there may be more babies coming at some point i would have bought it though.
ReplyDeleteOh thanks M, it's just a pity I'm not much of a reader! You can borrow anything from me anytime too! And well done on the sewing machine acquisition. So your word for the year is sure to be a reality soon...
ReplyDeleteI really hate to lend things from people but I really also do not mind borrowing to other people.
ReplyDeleteAnd I would love to see what you make.
Yes! But I'm very scared to do this. Just now something happens to it (Murphy loves hanging out at my house) and then I have to end up replacing it or something. I'd much rather buy something second-hand and resell it if it doesn't work out.
ReplyDeleteI don't borrow books from people and I don't lend out my stuff either. Only to Elton. Because he is as finicky as I am when it comes to this.