I may be on and off here a bit for a few weeks. I went to the other side of Chicago a few days ago and picked up not only a new sewing machine but a new 6 thread embroidery machine (head) ... woo hoo! lol

I have been looking at new embroidery machines for a while, I have had 2 home versions for the past 12 or so years and wanted to make a move up. The new machines of that sort were really no differant than what I have had and the price has sky rocketed. With a 6 thread semi-pro machine (head) if someone asks me to do a dozen shirts, a set of robes or altar cloths for a group, or a ten pack of hats I could say yes. It was cool how things worked out. Money that I was owed but had long ago given up on, showed up just in time for the machines to go on sale. I took that and what I have been saving, loaded up my old machine to trade and the best darn dealer in the area set me up right.

It will take a bit to get going but I am really jazzed. I started making wands (I am a wood carver as well) for a local store in the area about a year ago and was thrilled at the positive response. I knew then that making pagan specific 'tools' and wares was a niche I really wanted to fill. Now I can do stuff to earn my thread money AND help out with the things my kids are active with in school like making shirts and such for Band and Chess club.

woo hoo!

sorry....... I just had to say that one more time. ; )

Later!

Silver

I thank the Goddess for all she has helped me to reach on my path..........