2023 Batik Stars TOBE

I participated in the 2023 Batik Stars TOBE (Treadle On Block Exchange).  Treadle On is a group devoted to people powered sewing machines (treadles and hand cranks). I got my blocks back this week. This was an international exchange.  Not many participated in this exchange, but they all did a nice job on their blocks.  I'll list each persons blocks and the machines used separately.

These blocks came from Maryland and were made on a 1905 Clemens Muller Veritas hand crank.  The block is called the Quartered Star.

These blocks came from Florida and were made on a 1919 Singer 66.  The block is the Friendship Star.

These blocks came from Florida and were made on a 1902 Singer 28k.  The block is the Sawtooth Star.

These Ohio Star blocks were made on a 1936 Singer 99k, and also came from Florida.

These Autograph Star blocks also came from Florida and were stitched on an 1878 Willcox & Gibbs (the oldest machine used for this block exchange). 

These Starflower blocks came from New Mexico and were stitched on a 1950's Pfaff 30 treadle.  I love how she got all of her stripes lined up correctly.

These blocks came from Michigan and were stitched on a 1955 Singer 201K hand crank.  The block on the left is the Uneven Star and the block on the right is the Entwined Star.

These blocks came all the way from Ireland.  They were made on a 1954 Singer 201k.  They are a variation of the Ohio Star.

I didn't get any of my blocks back.  I did make one extra of each of my blocks (just in case).  I made my blocks on my 1927 Singer 15 hand crank.  

First, I made the Wisconsin Star.

I also made an Ohio Star variation.

And lastly, I made the Eight Pointed Star variation.  All of mine are paper pieced.

I also participated in another Batik Star block exchange back in 2016.  I now have more than enough batik stars to make a couple of quilts.

Would You Like a Free Vintage Sewing Machine?

Hubby and I picked up 5 sewing machines yesterday from a lady who is moving and downsizing. She doesn't want the machines in the landfill. I'm keeping one machine, but the other 4 machines are FREE to a good home. I won't ship, but a Pony Express ride could be worked out (free rides in peoples cars from point 'A' to point 'B'). Here are the 4 sewing machines. I have lots more photos if someone is interested.

1940 Singer 201 (electric, wiring is good) in an Art Deco cabinet.

1940 Singer 201 in lovely Art Deco desk

Serial # AF638731, Paperclip decal set

great cabinet with casters

1904 Singer 27 VS treadle.  This has been refurbished at some point.  Has shuttle & bobbin.

1904 Singer 27 VS treadle Serial #B764218

decals are a combo of Knots & Rectangles and Paperclips

sticker states that the machine was rebuilt at some point

1892 Singer 27 VS treadle.  Pretty decals, but I couldn't find out the name of them in the ISMACS list. Has the bobbin & shuttle.  Wood base and treadle irons were painted at some point, but it has been partly stripped and the paint is coming off.  Great for someone who is good at woodwork.

1892 Singer 27 VS treadle (pretty floral decals)

showing decals on the back of the machine

treadle base needs to be stripped and refinished. structurally, it's in pretty good shape

1910 Singer 66 (electric, needs to be rewired) in small knee lift cabinet. Motor is not a Singer motor. Most likely it was refurbished at one time and turned into an electric.  Side clamp/low shank attachments.

1910 Singer 66 in knee lift cabinet

1910 Singer 66 Serial #G345050

All of these machines turn well.  All use low shank attachments.  I promised hubby that I'd get these out of the house as soon as possible.  Again, FREE to a good home.  Leave me a comment (or use my email address under my profile).  Make sure I can contact you back (not no-reply).  

***All four machines are taken, pending pick up.  Yea! (hubby wants his living room back)***

A Good Friend

I lost a good friend today.  Marilyn has been mentioned on my blog more than anyone else.  We've been good friends for well over a decade.  We met a few days after she moved here.  Over the years we've shared lots of memories.  For Marilyn's 75th birthday, I had her friends gather fat quarters for her.

Marilyn and her 'kitchen sink' full of fat quarters

Marilyn has joined me at several events where I've done demo's and shown off some of my vintage sewing machines over the years.

Marilyn sewing at Lyon's Farm Fall Festival

Marilyn at another Lyon's Farm Fall Festival

Marilyn and I were in two quilt guilds together.  Over the years we co-sponsored tables at several of the guilds Holiday parties, and worked on many things for the other guild.

Marilyn and I went on Shop Hops together, were in Quilts of Valor for many years together, went to sew-in's at a local quilt shop weekly for several years, and also guild sew-in's.  

Two weeks ago, Marilyn gave me her hand crank sewing machine, a Bradbury Soeze that we'd picked up for her (together) over 10 years ago.

Marilyn's Bradbury Soeze that she gave to me

 

At the Missouri TOGA in June, Marilyn let me teach her Ruler Bag pattern.

Marilyn's Ruler Bag pattern class

My dear friend Marilyn, you will be greatly missed!