Dear Friend,
Hopefully if you are reading this you are already a client on our waiting list, because this information is for you. 😀
I'm James, presently the only painter at Still Stitching. I have tremendous news. We are welcoming another painter to our shop! Martin has 40 years of experience in automotive reconditioning and painting. He is a master with his spray gun, and he taught me quite a bit in bygone years. He is literally my best friend from childhood - can you imagine how excited I am to welcome him to the Still Stitching family? I'm ecstatic, and I think you should be as well. Here's why:
The past few years have been challenging for Brenda and me. I really cannot begin to tell you the obstacles we have faced and overcome in recent years. The conclusion that is important to us is that our family is healthy, our shop is finally running smoothly again, and I'm working like mad; but I'd ask you to understand a little more about us.
I retired from a technical field and sold a company in 2011. Since then I've had the amazing privilege to choose my projects - this has included documentary films, website development, and other irons in the fire. As one individual painting (with help in my shop, but no other painter), any curveballs served up by life impact our painting schedule significantly. I'd ask our waiting clients to understand that I do this work out of a passion for history and these amazing vintage machines. I humbly submit that it isn't necessary to my family that I do this work. It's a labor of love, and it has always been heavy on my heart when I can't keep the machines moving. I know how much our clients look forward to a custom machine, and both Brenda and I get tremendous joy from this work. It feels like we're putting something good into the world.
So today my message to you is that with a second painter, Martin, joining us, our painting schedule will improve significantly.
If you've been waiting - patiently or impatiently - please trust that we appreciate you and we truly want you to have your dream machine. You are probably reading this because Brenda has reached out to you with an update. I'm glad you are on our list!
If you've stumbled upon this information and are not yet on our list, you are welcome to reach us. Facebook is a great way to start the process: facebook.com/stillstitching - unfortunately, I must tell you that the list is very long, but we do offer a premium service level. Ask Brenda for details when you reach her on Facebook.
Sincerely,
James
