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Why?

Because now she has an addiction. I know the feeling because Lars addicted me to cryptograms! :-))))

Remember Motel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. How happy he was to get his sewing machine. A song that was written for the movie but not used was "Dear Sweet Sewing Machine."

Wow Lars, that’s very impressive! You were determined. I struggled thru sewing in home ec classes. A friend finished my smock for me. I just couldn’t grasp it. I love seeing your creations. Most of us struggle to find the perfect outfit or a piece of home decor but you can make exactly what you want! I remember my MIL would make seasonal curtains. Very fun! I wish I could make tablecloths. I’d have dozens. I have a tablecloth I bought at an estate sale that is magic! It never wrinkles. No tags, someone must have made it. I’ll see if I have it in a picture.

No such thing as over the air in a rural setting. For many years we didn't even have cable in the area. Had to have a dish.

I got the sewing bug from my father and grandfather. My mom couldn't even sew on a button.

I've always used patterns the same way as you, as a suggestion.

I was never a good sew-er; my mother and both sisters were, and even my dad liked to do some repairs and made himself a nightshirt after surgery. I tried so hard to properly follow the patterns but the items just didn't turn out very well. How I envy your abilities, Lars!

Another cryptogram addict here! Yesterday I achieved a major self-imposed goal. I hope it's helping my mental acuity.

Good for you, Lars ! Sometimes parents don't understand that we what we really need. I'm glad you finally got a sewing machine and learned to sew.

You can watch an unlimited number of Escape To The Country episodes on youtube if you have a smart tv. I love it too, have been watching for many years. I like the human stories as much as the real estate...

In order to maintain my reputation as an enabler, here's another link to the Cryptogram.

One thing I especially like about Escape to the Country is that all the houses are fairly unique - partly because many of them are so old and partly because they are farm houses (or converted barns) instead of urban dwellings. I'm somewhat curious about what houses in London look like, however, for comparison.

Lars if you do not already have it, download Google Earth. Last year as I was planning my failed trip to London to see the Chelsea Garden Show I used it to narrow down the locations that I wished to stay in. If you have more patience than I have you can go to street level and really see the house. I had little success in seeing some of what are called closes and mews which where access ways in the olden times.