Yes, I finally got to my first TOGA (Treadle On Gathering & Academy). The sewing machine repair class was the first part of last week, then there was the day of road trips and the conclusion of the week was a two day TOGA. Every TOGA is evidently different depending on the location, the leadership, and the events scheduled. This TOGA meets in a small country church outside of Monroe NC. This year there was a total of 75+ folks that attended one or both days. There was lots of food, several classes that gave us a chance to use our people powered sewing machines. There was buying and selling of all things Sewing Machine related. On Saturday there was a raffle of donated items... everyone brought things to be raffled... most were sewing related...the money collected was used for donations to the church for it's use and to help support the TreadleOn website location.
It was a wonderful event... I am so glad that I had the opportunity go share and rub elbows with folks that enjoy a common passion....
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There is just nothing like hanging out with like-minded people; people who are just as passionate about things as you are. It really energizes you and gives you months of inspiration and motivation. Glad you had such a GOOD time.
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