Happy New Year! Yea, yea, I know I'm a bit late, but I've been in Alaska, meeting my new grandson and playing with my granddaughter.
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| Gwendolynn & Korin sliding |
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| Korin |
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| Gwendolynn |
The trip was last minute, and poor hubby didn't get to go with me. The only sewing I got done was on the plane to Alaska.
A lady at guild gave my name to someone with a vintage sewing machine she wanted to find a home for. I'm a good home for vintage machines ;)
The lady had her mother's machine. Her mother is named Rita, so, meet 'Rita', the 1949 Singer 66. This machine has Godzilla/Krinkle finish, as was common around the war years.
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| 1949 Singer 66 #AJ157757 |
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| accessories with the Singer 66 |
This machine was made at the Elizabethport Factory in Elizabeth, NJ.
After talking with the lady, she mentioned another machine in a case. This was Aunt Teresa's machine. Meet 'Aunt Teresa', a 1955 Singer 99k.
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| 1955 Singer 99k #EK950909 |
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| accessories for the 99k |
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| back side of the Darning or Embroidery plate |
I've heard of Darning/Embroidery plates before, but this is the first one I've seen. Hubby liked it too. He was checking out all of the attachments. I have a feeling that next time he makes some camping gear, he'll be asking me for some attachments.
This little lady was made at the Kilbowie Factory in Clydebank, Scotland. It has a grass case.
My
Treadle On group had another block exchange last Fall. My blocks arrived while I was in Alaska. I turned in 4 sets of 8 blocks for the exchange. These are the blocks I made.
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| blocks I made |
Usually I get some of my blocks back, and also some matching blocks. Not this time! All 32 blocks I got back were different. The blocks came from 12 different people, 11 different states, and were made on 20 different (people powered) sewing machines (some dating as far back as the 1890's). Here are the blocks I got back.
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| 2019 Fall Basic 4 patch blocks |
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| 2019 Fall Basic 4 patch blocks |
If you will be in the western Chicago area March 14-15, 2020, please consider coming to the
Pride of the Prairie Quilt Show. I'll have some of my vintage sewing machines (including Aunt Teresa above) at the show. Our show always has
over 300 quilts, so lots of eye candy! We also have 'Strip Search' (our fabric booth), raffle baskets, a raffle quilt, bake sale,
VENDORS!, Magazines, Patterns & Books for sale, and a Silent Auction. We'll be at Richland Grade School, 1919 Caton Farm Road, Crest Hill, IL.
No doubt you've enjoyed your time in Alaska with those two little cuties! And no doubt you are missing them now. I love the block exchange you took part in. What I don't understand is when you say that usually you get some of your own blocks back. How does that work?
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got some good time in with the grands! They are just precious!! Your new machine is pretty! Have fun playing with her, too! :)
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I could go to that Quilt Show, but being a teacher and university professor limits my travel during the school year. Your grandchildren are adorable. So glad you got to meet the little one. I love those sewing machines. I have never owned a vintage one, but I love how they look. The swap blocks you received are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSo nice you could go meet that new adorable grandson. And what a cutie Gwendolynn is! It's great you could give more machines a home😊
ReplyDeleteso glad you got to have time with grand kids. exchange blocks are great machines are lovely glad they have a new home. will keep quilt show dates in mind.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you got to spend time with your grands. They are both precious! Enjoy your new machines!!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome that you got to spend time with the grand babies. Oh they are so cute. Neat machines. I have a 66 with the crinkle finish that I use to free motion quilt on.
ReplyDeleteAw, cuties! Alaska?!? (On my bucket list!) "Strip Search"--funny & creative name! Good luck on that show! Wish it wasn't quite such a drive. Hubs and I have been anxious for a little road trip and we love Chicago.
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet pictures.
ReplyDeleteA visit with kids and grandkids is great fun. I had three of my daughters and their daughters over the holidays. Looks like you hit the jackpot. Too bad Western Chicago isn't as far west as I live. Sounds so inviting...
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, your grands are adorable!!! So glad you were able to get to Alaska. ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip! You'll catch up with your sewing.
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