One of the things you can't put in an international shipping container is liquids and chemicals. So I disposed of my sewing machine oil before I packed up my sewing studio in Colorado last year. But we've been here almost three months and I keep forgetting to buy sewing machine oil. Both my sewing machines were in need of a clean and oil when they were packed, so I didn't want to start any serious sewing until they were done. So today I finally pilfered the little oil bottle out of the hair clipper set I bought for cutting hubby's hair!
I have now cleaned and oil my piecing machine so it's ready to use! I'm eager to get back to sewing next week!