Faulty stitching?
Ace, Ace—you didn’t do your research on “mangle” [“Finding Mr. Fixit,” Ask Ace, August 5]. Apparently you confused Sparky’s Vac & Sew owner Roger Sparks since we are talking about an “ironing machine.” As I wrote to you, my mangle is the 1940s version (and you are right, it is sitting out in the main part of the shop waiting for its repair). Just the other weekend I saw a brand new Italian import mangle in Ron Martin’s high-end showroom with a quoted price of $1,800. I was excited to acquire mine (for free) as I remember how proud my mother was in the 1940s that she could iron a man’s shirt on hers. I am going to use mine in my sewing room, so there is a connection to sewing machines, but I will be using my refurbished ironer to iron my quilting fabrics, collection of tablecloths, and maybe even my antique linen sheets.
I do thank you for finding the original Mr. Holloway, as I’m sure others will be pleased. That was a plus in your column I wasn’t really expecting.
Elizabeth Poarch (“Sew What”)
Charlottesville
Mud honey
Thanks for your “Best of” issue [August 5]. It was generally fabulous, but I think you were slightly off base on your Best Barista blurb. Judging by the number of customers who told me (a barista at one of Mudhouse’s four outer locations) that outer locations baristas had won their hearts and stomachs, I think C-VILLE was a little mistaken when assuming that voters meant only Mudhouse’s Downtown flagship location.
Outer location baristas work to conquer the challenge of bringing the Mudhouse philosophy and experience to each customer without the atmosphere and wonderful vibe of our Downtown store, and judging by the customer response, we have succeeded. Perhaps C-VILLE has never visited any of the outer locations, which are located in gourmet Markets run by Tiger Fuel, but come to my store and I (or any Mudhouse barista!) will serve you amazing coffee, lattes, mochas or whatever Mudhouse delicacy your lovely taste buds desire with personalized attention, service and charm that will sell you on the wonder and convenience of our outer locations! Please come and see us! I’d love to show you how wonderful our outer location baristas are!
Sarah Byrne
Charlottesville