Our helper, Zhang Ayi, has indicated that she enjoys sewing. We talk together in a sign language-pigeon English/Chinese and charade style language. I decided to have her help me find a sewing machine. Our driver, Mr. Huang, took us to an area outside of the city where there are warehouse type building full of fabric and sewing supplies.
After finding a shop that had sewing machines, I asked Zhong to choose which one she liked best. There were two to choose from. One was a modern style with decorative stitches and reverse needle, and the other was a simple straight stitch. Guess which one she chose?
The simple black treadle style machine. It looks like it came off a treadle sewing machine, don't you think? It does operate with electricity and has a simple spinning wheel and belt.
She was thrilled. We took it home and she put it carefully away in her special closet. Soon she was sewing 'up a storm' making the Christmas tree skirt. We are lucky to have her.
Our helper, Zhang Ayi, has indicated that she enjoys sewing. We talk together in a sign language-pigeon English/Chinese and charade style language. I decided to have her help me find a sewing machine. Our driver, Mr. Huang, took us to an area outside of the city where there are warehouse type building full of fabric and sewing supplies. 
After finding a shop that had sewing machines, I asked Zhong to choose which one she liked best. There were two to choose from. One was a modern style with decorative stitches and reverse needle, and the other was a simple straight stitch. Guess which one she chose?
The simple black treadle style machine. It looks like it came off a treadle sewing machine, don't you think? It does operate with electricity and has a simple spinning wheel and belt. 
She was thrilled. We took it home and she put it carefully away in her special closet. Soon she was sewing 'up a storm' making the Christmas tree skirt. We are lucky to have her.
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