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From: MaryW
Date: 04-02-2007, 11:59 AM (1 of 61)
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Someone just sent me this. SINGER®, HUSQVARNA VIKING® and PFAFF® have joined together to form the world's largest sewing family, SVP WORLDWIDE®. And now, even bigger news! Tomorrow, SVP WORLDWIDE, will reveal to you a new day in sewing! Are you curious? Let's just say it's better then needle and thread. Tune into The Martha Stewart Show on Tuesday, April 3*, and hear, first-hand, how your creativity and your sewing will be inspired and guided by the most admirable name in crafting, sewing and good living. *To find The Martha Stewart Show in your area, visit www.marthastewart.com and enter your zip code or check your local listings for time and station. MaryW
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From: lendube
Date: 04-02-2007, 12:12 PM (2 of 61)
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I think she's on at noon here although I never watch. This is exciting. I'll be sure to tune in. Thanks, Mary.  Lennie Nope, found her at 11:00. It's all set to DVR in case I forget or am gone. |
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 04-02-2007, 01:46 PM (3 of 61)
| Thanks Mary, for letting us know to watch Martha. I think she owns a Bernina but I have never seen her use it on her program. I hope she has one of the new Viking Sapphire models on the show. |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 04-02-2007, 02:00 PM (4 of 61)
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Whatever the big news is -- I can't afford it anyway. Dorothy |
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-03-2007, 12:42 PM (5 of 61)
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You're so cheery Dorothy. They sent me this as well. SINGER®, HUSQVARNA VIKING® and PFAFF® today announced a relationship with the most prominent and well-respected entrepreneur and do-it-yourself and craft expert in this country, Martha Stewart. That's right! Martha Stewart will now inspire and mentor you and others to sew beautiful quilts, fashions, home décor items, gifts and more. Stay tuned to The Martha Stewart Show for her helpful tips, easy-to-sew projects, ideas to inspire your creativity, fun embellishments and even new products. Keep visiting marthastewart.com/sewing for updates and even more inspiration. This news is not just a good thing; it's a great thing. For you, for sewing and for anyone whose ever dared to dream of using a needle and thread. Watch your email for more news. And thank you for your love of sewing. Sincerely, CK Media MaryW
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From: DorothyL
Date: 04-03-2007, 03:02 PM (6 of 61)
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It may very well be good for the industry by interesting more people in sewing. Dorothy |
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-03-2007, 06:04 PM (7 of 61)
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Well, I think it is much more than that. It is a sad commentary on the industry today. The amalgamation in my eyes means that they must join forces in order to survive.
MaryW
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From: Sherri
Date: 04-03-2007, 06:12 PM (8 of 61)
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I hope it doesn't drive prices up more I find martha overpriced!
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 04-03-2007, 10:53 PM (9 of 61)
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Did anyone watch the tv show and find out what Martha Stewart and the team of sewing machine companies have devised that would bring us a new day in sewing? What's better than needle and thread? I've been wondering all day.
Andrea
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From: lendube
Date: 04-03-2007, 11:44 PM (10 of 61)
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Hi Everyone, I DVR'd it and watched it just an hour ago. There was NO NEWS what-so-ever except that the three are joining forces and Martha-I'm so Perfect-Stewart is in collaboration with them. That's it. She opened the show standing with two machines. One was from 1909 and she had some stories about the creations she'd made with that one and then she had a machine that she got from her MIL when she got married. She talked about how she made ALL of her clothes back then. She kept plugging the head honchos of the newly formed SVP corporation and said they had a press conference later but that was it. There was also a short demo of a Viking Emb. machine but nothing new about that one either. So the big news was that there was no news. Oh well. She is encouraging sewing big time and has a link on her site. Lennie |
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From: PaulineG
Date: 04-04-2007, 03:45 AM (11 of 61)
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There was NO NEWS what-so-ever except that the three are joining forces and Martha-I'm so Perfect-Stewart is in collaboration with them. Lennie Lennie that might be as close to unpleasant as I've ever heard you.  Those announcements to me sound like the sort of trailer you get for next weeks episode of the ongoing drama series. You know the sort... "watch next week to see which of your favourite characters faces a horrifyingly sticky situation". And our hero accidentally sits in some glue. It's the sort of language you use to try and build up something up to sound really exciting without actually commiting to anything concrete. Also along the lines of SALE - up to 60% off (1% off is still up to 60% off). I'm a terrible cynic and fairly pedantic with language so I'm very careful about how much faith I place in statements like this. I'm interested to hear if there is anything more to add but wouldn't lose any sleep over it. BTW - about Martha - she's certainly known here in OZ but obviously not as well as she is there. I know that she did something a bit naughty a couple of years ago but it was never made apparent in our media what it actually was. Somebody care to fill me in? Pauline
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-04-2007, 10:13 AM (12 of 61)
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I believe she was charged with insider trading of stocks. She sold stock before it became common knowledge that it's value went down. Trying to save herself about $40,000.00 got her thrown in jail and a fine.
MaryW
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From: lendube
Date: 04-04-2007, 11:57 AM (13 of 61)
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Her broker/advisor went down with her and proved to be the instigator of the whole mess. She claimed that she was only taking his advice and that she was totally in the dark. Actually I think the whole experience did her good. I watched her old show occasionally and her nose couldn't have been further up in the air. In the new show she seems much more relaxed and approachable. And Pauline, thank you, I do try to keep my claws retracted most of the time ~ Meow!  ~ but I can dish with the best!  Lennie |
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From: paroper
Date: 04-04-2007, 12:07 PM (14 of 61)
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Whatever! Just the mere mention of her name irritates me. I know that a lot of people think she is great but I think she is a saavy business woman and wonder how much of that "stuff" she does on TV hits the trash the minute the camera stops? What would she do with all of that? On top of everything else, she is the perfect pet owner and groomer, makes lovely centerpieces out of natural ingredients, can stir up a gourmet meal for 50 and serve it in less time that it would take most of us to open the sardine can, while trimming the hedges, beautifully, refinishing the living room table and making an original designer gown. I think they probably could have found a better spokeswoman who is a bit more believable and can relate to the average housewife. She is a little over the top for me.
pam
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From: plrlegal
Date: 04-04-2007, 05:09 PM (15 of 61)
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Dang!!! Wonder if Martha's ears are burning today??? The fact is that Martha was not sent to prison for insider trading. She was sent to prison for lying, imagine that!!! As far as today's sewing machines go, they are all pretty much made of the same materials and some have more sophisticated computers in them and some have less; some have more bells and whistles and some less so, for me, it's a matter of where you get the best service and at this point, I'm definitely disappointed in my local Pfaff dealer. Once they sell you a high dollar machine, they could care less what happens once the machine is out the door. Pam, I think you know the local Pfaff dealer I'm talking about. Patsy Patsy
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 04-04-2007, 07:49 PM (16 of 61)
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Oh gosh, I really stirred the pot, didn't I? Well, my apologies to Martha. I remain relatively neutral to her. A person with flaws, like the rest of us. I had the idea that there was going to be anew invention that changes how we sew, sort of like the stitch regulator for free motion quilting. I guess by a new day in sewing, they meant that now these 3 biggies are one giant, and M.S. is a spokesperson who endorses their products. Fair enough. I do like it when sewing gets good press. I enjoy people's enthusiasm for the craft and the tradition, and I think it makes good conversation.
Andrea
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From: paroper
Date: 04-04-2007, 07:53 PM (17 of 61)
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Well, they've been a single company for about 6 months, that is not news. The announcement was solely to introduce her as their spokesperson. I was just terribly disappointed. I have been expecting a lot of new innovative machines this year and since they announced it was sewing related I was very excited to see what they might introduce because in the arena of actual sewing, we haven't seen a whole lot, of course, wider harps, and stitch regulators for quilting, lots of things for embroidery, and serging, just not much for plain old sewing.
pam
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From: Pudge99
Date: 04-04-2007, 08:34 PM (18 of 61)
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I join the count of the annoyed and dissapointed. I turned the tube on at 2:07 and watched the show for about 30 minutes waiting for them to get to it then Martha makes a comment about how something might be done on the machine she showed at the start of the show. Obviously she really couldn't have covered something that wonderful in the first 5 minutes of the show. Honestly I am not really all that impressed with Martha either. Too perfect for me. Gina
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From: lamx
Date: 04-05-2007, 09:05 AM (19 of 61)
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"...she is the perfect pet owner and groomer, makes lovely centerpieces out of natural ingredients, can stir up a gourmet meal for 50 and serve it in less time that it would take most of us to open the sardine can, while trimming the hedges, beautifully, refinishing the living room table and making an original designer gown..." WOW! All that and rich, too! Sounds like the perfect spouse - do you think she's available? Ed |
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From: weezyrider
Date: 04-05-2007, 09:44 AM (20 of 61)
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I'm glad a lot of you haven't fallen for the "hype". Life's too darned short to worry about what Martha's touting. If this gives sewing a boost, it will probably last only as long as it's the fashion. Those that do try to sew and like it will keep it up. The rest will find they don't have time or it's too "hard" and as soon as a new fad hits, will sell their machines. I think those shows that cater to how to live graciously are really a disservice as they stifle "thinking". No one wants to think any more - everything has to be instant. Weezy 
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From: lendube
Date: 04-05-2007, 12:25 PM (21 of 61)
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Guess she would be Ed, IF you like cold fish and your wife doesn't mind! Lennie |
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From: plrlegal
Date: 04-05-2007, 02:05 PM (22 of 61)
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Girls and Guys to put a positive spin on M.S. -- the well-to-do who watch and are impressed with her will run out and buy the TOL machines and when Martha deems to make her pronouncement that sewing is no longer in Vogue will toss the TOLs to the thrift stores and then there will be a lot of terrific bargains in machines and fabrics to be had. I'm willing to bet that if I had the time, I could find some good bargains on embroidery machines in yard & garage sales already. Quite a few women are becoming disenchanted with their new toy,the embroidery machine. A lot of these machines were purchased by women who had no intentions of sewing and thought they could buy a machine, take it home, plug it in and start embroidery. They have become disenchanted with the facts of the learning curve and the expense involved in machine embroidery. Patsy Patsy
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From: PaulineG
Date: 04-05-2007, 05:20 PM (23 of 61)
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If I had money to spare I'd probably be one of those myself Patsy. As it is common sense (and budget) prevails - I sort of figure that I'll be ready for an embroidery machine in 5 or 6 years from now - if by then I still want one. As to the new day in sewing - to all those disillusioned and disappointed folk out there - something to remember. When we look around at how quickly technology moves in some areas it builds up hopes and expectations. Sewing technology is never going to progress as swiftly as entertainment or computer technology does. The areas of technology moving fastest - games, audio/video, computers etc. require very little in the way of skill and I hesitate to say are somewhat male dominated - boys toys. The lack of progress in sewing is mostly a good thing. I also love the idea of the new whizbang machine that can do this or that. But I'm probably not going to go out and buy it (mainly money - or lack thereof). So there's not enough of a market to justify r&d and manufacturing costs. Also there are so many of us out there with old machines we are still very much in love with and will last forever if looked after. If progress takes over too fast we'll end up with disposable sewing machines that only last a couple of years. 
Pauline
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From: mommydionne
Date: 04-05-2007, 09:23 PM (24 of 61)
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OK patsy what yard sales are you going to!! I need to check those out! But you are right, embroidery is not easy (or cheap) and it is not sewing, hmmm I will have to start perusing more garage sales though I like Martha, she is a very good business woman but if anyone thinks that she is doing all this stuff herself they are kookie bird, she has a MASSIVE staff who do everything for her now, but she is a great spokesperson for her company. Plus her website has great cookie recipies! mmmmm..... Jeanette
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From: esrun3
Date: 04-05-2007, 09:30 PM (25 of 61)
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Whatever! Just the mere mention of her name irritates me. I know that a lot of people think she is great but I think she is a saavy business woman and wonder how much of that "stuff" she does on TV hits the trash the minute the camera stops? What would she do with all of that? On top of everything else, she is the perfect pet owner and groomer, makes lovely centerpieces out of natural ingredients, can stir up a gourmet meal for 50 and serve it in less time that it would take most of us to open the sardine can, while trimming the hedges, beautifully, refinishing the living room table and making an original designer gown. I think they probably could have found a better spokeswoman who is a bit more believable and can relate to the average housewife. She is a little over the top for me. Pam I couldn't have said it better myself! I am not a Martha Stewart fan either. Plus I find her stuff way too overpriced. I am glad she's encouraging sewing though-hopefully the younger group will pick it up and carry it on. Lyn
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From: lendube
Date: 04-05-2007, 10:11 PM (26 of 61)
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Patsy, How do you think I got my $5000.00 embroidery machine for $500.00 when it had only been used a handful of times?? Thank you, little yuppie! Lennie
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From: PaulineG
Date: 04-06-2007, 01:45 AM (27 of 61)
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[QUOTE=lendube;184843]Patsy, How do you think I got my $5000.00 embroidery machine for $500.00 when it had only been used a handful of times?? Thank you, little yuppie! QUOTE] And we all scoffed and said there was nothing exciting in this news for us. Keep your eyes open ladies! 
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From: weezyrider
Date: 04-06-2007, 08:37 AM (28 of 61)
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I just got an email from Designs in Machine Embroidery. That ID10T MS is now joining that magazine. Some of the ideas they came up with for embroidery were dumb to begin with, but now it will be worse! I will NOT be renewing the magazine. I had a Pfaff long before MS hit TV or print, did things my way, and will continue with my way. Weezy |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 04-06-2007, 09:14 AM (29 of 61)
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I'm not really a fan but I do like Martha Stewart's middle finger attitude. Dorothy |
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From: Tom Land
Date: 04-06-2007, 10:26 AM (30 of 61)
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I too was diasappointed in SVPs choice of affilliates so I voiced my concern. The response I got was that Martha reaches a lot of creative people that don't sew but she could get some interested. Maybe so. those of us that don't like her won't be watching anyway. I am always disgusted when a "white collar" criminal gets less time for stealing millions that the kid down the street gets for stealing a car.
Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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From: Patty22
Date: 04-06-2007, 11:15 AM (31 of 61)
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My girlfriend's daughter had graduated from FIT years ago and Martha was the commencement speaker. My friend said the audience was bored to tears when all Martha could talk about was herself and her inspiration from speckled chicken eggs. That in itself demonstrates how she doesn't relate to all her audiences, or maybe she just didn't care to address the graduates but cared to focus on herself. Well, she did relate well chopping up the lettuce for the salad with the knife before the *&^^ hit the fan for her; her body language spoke volumes. Patty
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From: beachgirl
Date: 04-06-2007, 03:28 PM (32 of 61)
| Tom, I'm with you. Not only enough time as she was quilty as sin. She knew what she was doing. Then she wasn't even treated like a regular prisoner at all. She taught classes on crafts & was treated like they were so proud to & lucky to have her. HOGWASH !! She was allowed to take care of all her business tract actions & make all her decisions as usual. I can't stand the woman. I won't buy any of her stuff. She's hateful to all that work for her & even family members don't speak to her for the most part. What ever she's behind or involved with I want no part of. Simply how I feel & others can make their own choice. |
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From: paroper
Date: 04-06-2007, 03:53 PM (33 of 61)
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I think that the spokeswoman for any company can be someone with whom the average woman can identify. I realize they are trying to reach a certain stata of women with money, but not many of those women are going to be long-term sewing divas (sorry). There are only so many high end machines you are going to sell anyway. You need to be able to generate interest in the lower level machines and easy projects as well as advanced, low-mid range machines as well as the most expensive. My dealer had a demonstration class a year or two ago. She was demonstrating techniques that only the most expensive machine and software in the stable would do. Well, some of us had the machine and software and were not great candidates. THe majority of people in the room would have been great candidates for middle of the road machines. They were avid sewing enthusists who had very good skills, who were interested in new machines, but they were not about to pay $7000 for it! They might well have spent between $2500-4500 on a machine though and they might have been ripe to buy! The opportunity pass by...no one there even batted an eye at the demos because they were all wrong for the group. That is what I think will happen with MS and her campaign. I don't think that she'll be able to relate to the people who are most likely to be able to buy. Would someone like me who has sewn 40+ years? No, I don't think she has the background to talk to me about machines, I don't respect her skills and I don't think she can relate, even if I were in the market. Can she relate to a young mother who needs a low-end reliable machine to make sun dresses for her two small daughters? Who wants to have a hobby where she can do something creative and enjoy it with her family? NO she is so far above that she doesn't even understand what it is like to be pinned up day in and day out with children who smear peanut butter all over things and color on the walls and can't talk to you. Can she relate to the young woman who wants to be a designer? Maybe...not sure. She can relate to a special class of women who like to shop and decorate, who have money and time, probably do not take care of their own children (if they have children) but that is a very narrow class of potential seamstresses. There are a few other really crafty people whom I sure she really rings a bell and that's great. Not every woman is crafty, even if she does sew...I'm sure not crafty and most of my friends are not either. I HATE crafts...as a matter of fact, as a GS leader, I sought out people who liked crafts because I hate them so bad. I know some great craft people (many don't sew). I think the company spoksperson needs to be saavy and well spoken, but able to communicate with people on a personal basis and demonstrate the whole range of machines in such a way that the average person might be interested in duplicating what she is doing. She needs to demonstrate techniques and projects which can be done at every level...where women will say, Wow, my machine will make that! From that point, she also needs to introduce techniques on machines that pull the person up from wanting that base machine to something higher. That's what a good salesperson can do too. pam
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From: PaulineG
Date: 04-06-2007, 05:14 PM (34 of 61)
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So who do we speak to about ditching her and getting you the job Pam?
Pauline
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From: paroper
Date: 04-06-2007, 07:27 PM (35 of 61)
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You are way to funny!
pam
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From: pretnichols
Date: 04-07-2007, 09:33 AM (36 of 61)
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Ah Tom, you said it too nicely! And Pauline, I agree whole-heartedly.....Pam should be either their spokeswoman, or someone who works for one of those companies who stands up and says "WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!!!!!?????". No one I know can stand Martha Stewart. She's got a tarnished reputation, and we all know she doesn't do all those things she says she does. And while I will eagerly wait in line to buy those machines that others dispose of because they can't figure them out (hopefully at dirt bottom prices), I won't be holding my breath! Martha has not earned her position back in the industry yet. They are taking a very precasrious position using her, since so many of us are disgugsted with her and don't believe anything that comes out of her mouth.  Just my 2 cents. Go Pam!
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From: weezyrider
Date: 04-07-2007, 11:12 AM (37 of 61)
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The really well-too-do and wealthy would hire a well respected decorator and wouldn't bother with the stuff that MS does. But if the buyers get disenchanted, more sales for those of us who DO use the machines. Weezy Girls and Guys to put a positive spin on M.S. -- the well-to-do who watch and are impressed with her will run out and buy the TOL machines and when Martha deems to make her pronouncement that sewing is no longer in Vogue will toss the TOLs to the thrift stores and then there will be a lot of terrific bargains in machines and fabrics to be had. I'm willing to bet that if I had the time, I could find some good bargains on embroidery machines in yard & garage sales already. Quite a few women are becoming disenchanted with their new toy,the embroidery machine. A lot of these machines were purchased by women who had no intentions of sewing and thought they could buy a machine, take it home, plug it in and start embroidery. They have become disenchanted with the facts of the learning curve and the expense involved in machine embroidery. Patsy |
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From: weezyrider
Date: 04-07-2007, 11:22 AM (38 of 61)
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I'm kinda guilty about the TOL machine - I have a 2144/70. I'd had Pfaff's in the past, and missed the stitch designing capabilities and the 9mm stitches and the built in IDT. I also do a lot of sewing. And can digitize in a pinch. But I found people locally that bought the Pfaff only for embroidery. If all you want to do is embroider on blanks, then why not invest in a professional embroidery machine? It will take the day after day of high speed and more hoops and whatever should be available. All the dealers are selling these machines. I guess I'm not average, either. I prefer technology and science to romancy and style type junk. I have ferrets in the sewing room and a living room full of telescopes and computers. If I bother to entertain, you get a tv table in the family room. My main reading is usually astronomy or geology, or learning a new sewing technique! Weezy
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From: weezyrider
Date: 04-07-2007, 11:29 AM (39 of 61)
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Amen, Pam! You have the right idea! Weezy
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-09-2007, 08:52 AM (40 of 61)
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I had a lady email me venting her disgust. She said not only was Martha a convicted felon but there were many others more deserving of the position. I do know that money and position do the "talking" rather than your actual sewing knowledge or recognition within the industry.
MaryW
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From: paroper
Date: 04-09-2007, 08:57 AM (41 of 61)
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When I first read this another celeb name came to mind and my first thought was that at least she was better than that one (who is very controversial). Then I heard that another sewing machine company is loosely identifying with her...after that even Martha doesn't look so bad. Actually, I don't know if the other company is associating with the other celeb or the other celeb is associating with them, but she has promoted thier product some on the show with which she is associated. Not wanting to flame a potential big fire, I don't want to say the name...... pam
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From: mommydionne
Date: 04-16-2007, 08:09 PM (42 of 61)
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ooooooo.... pam that is getting me curious b/c I have absolutely no idea who you are talking about!
Jeanette
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-17-2007, 08:49 AM (43 of 61)
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LOL, I gotta say I am lost as well. I was ok until Pam mentioned the "other celeb".
MaryW
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From: paroper
Date: 04-17-2007, 09:32 AM (44 of 61)
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Well, she is well-known but perhaps you don't get her in her current position in Canada. I don't want to mention her name because it was mentioned (NOT by me on another board and it got a little out of control.)
pam
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From: Tom Land
Date: 04-17-2007, 09:46 AM (45 of 61)
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Pam, Please tell me its Madonna and I'll never buy or sell any other brand. Seriously, the only other one I can think of is one for Janome that I think makes less sense than Martha, but not controversial. Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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From: paroper
Date: 04-17-2007, 09:50 AM (46 of 61)
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No, that is the company and if we are talking about the same person she is MUCH more controversial than you must believe. (Besides, she is rude.)
pam
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-17-2007, 10:11 AM (47 of 61)
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I know Alex Anderson has always endorsed Bernina. Nancy Zieman may be who she is referring to.
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From: paroper
Date: 04-17-2007, 10:14 AM (48 of 61)
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Oh, no, both of these ladies as far as I know are ladies. I would never refer to either of them in negative terms.
pam
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-17-2007, 10:20 AM (49 of 61)
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Ok, I give up. LOL, what a torture!!!
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From: Tom Land
Date: 04-17-2007, 10:33 AM (50 of 61)
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Ok Pam, I didn't realize she was so controversial, but my wife (who hates everyone) says yes. I thought she was confusing her with another person with the same first name but she says no. That's the one. Nancy is retired but her last endorsements were for Babylock as part of the sale of her business. Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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From: paroper
Date: 04-17-2007, 10:38 AM (51 of 61)
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No, Nancy and Alex are not the ones...it is someone else. (I think that Alex comes across as a sweetie). I think that Nancy is very professional. She isn't my favorite but I think she represents herself and her companies well. Janome is the company though.
pam
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From: DorothyL
Date: 04-17-2007, 11:11 AM (52 of 61)
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Well I Googled Janome and the first thing I saw was -- as featured on The View. I don't even know who is on there any more but I would suppose it might be one of them. Dorothy |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 04-17-2007, 11:17 AM (53 of 61)
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A bit more Google and I'll guess Rosie O'Donnell. Dorothy |
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From: plrlegal
Date: 04-17-2007, 11:19 AM (54 of 61)
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I think Marie Osmond is the celeb that is not being mentioned. Didn't she endorse a stand alone embroider machine for Janome a couple of years ago? Or is that some other company I'm thinking of? Patsy Patsy
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From: DorothyL
Date: 04-17-2007, 11:21 AM (55 of 61)
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Marie Osmond is controversial?? I gotta watch more TV!! Dorothy |
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From: plrlegal
Date: 04-17-2007, 02:21 PM (56 of 61)
I don't know that she's controversial but I think she did some advertising for Janome at least a year or so ago for their stand alone embroidery machine. Otherwise, I can't think of any female celeb that I've seen advertising sewing machines but then again, I don't watch daytime TV either.  Patsy Patsy
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From: PaulineG
Date: 04-17-2007, 06:08 PM (57 of 61)
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Talk about a red rag to a bull. Mention controversy and secrets in the same sentence and you can just about hear the tip tap of keyboards over here.
Pauline
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From: mommydionne
Date: 04-17-2007, 06:12 PM (58 of 61)
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ok... being media illiterate I resorted to google and could only find some blog notes about Rosie and Janome and that Janome was pulling the Rosie adds. I'm kinda ambivalent about Rosie but she does not strike me as the sewing type.... ever??! Anywho I guess it has now become a past issue. Jeanette
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From: plrlegal
Date: 04-17-2007, 08:01 PM (59 of 61)
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She is the very last person on earth that I would ever associate with sewing!!!!! What kind of a weirdo at Janome came up with that decision???? Patsy Patsy
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From: Tom Land
Date: 04-17-2007, 11:15 PM (60 of 61)
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I guess she is controversial.
Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 04-18-2007, 02:32 AM (61 of 61)
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I saw the show of the View where Rosie said she wanted a sewing machine. She was so excited that Janome sent her a machine (a DC2007 LE) and surprised her and she was so pleased with it..she showed it to the audience then said the entire audience was getting this machine. I think it is just an advertising gimic for Janome and very nice of either Janome or Rosie to give one to each member in the audience. Janome is also doing something on the Today Show in May for Project Linus. |
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