Somehow vintage machines have a way of finding their new steward.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Sharing
Yesterday, I participated in the sharing portion of the quilt guild meeting for the first time. I nervously showed off my newly done chevron baby quilt and my Shattered Bones quilt. We are told to give a quick description on the quilts; so, I informed the guild that these quilts were pieced and quilted using 100 year old sewing machines that I treadle. While walking back to my seat, a lady handed me her business card with a note written on it stating that she had a treadle that she wants to give me. During the break, I spoke with her to make arrangements for picking up the machine after the guild meeting. Yes, I came home with beautiful Red-Eye Singer 66-1 machine, gorgeous cabinet, and treadle!
Somehow vintage machines have a way of finding their new steward.
Somehow vintage machines have a way of finding their new steward.
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How pretty! My 66 came as just a head, no treadle attached. What great shape that treadle head and base are in. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I learned to treadle on it, I never enjoyed my 66. However, the cabinet for your new 66 is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations! I'd love to have a 7 drawer cabinet--even one of the later, simpler ones, but have never come across an available/reasonably priced one. You definitely have a treasure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! Couldn't have found a better home.
ReplyDeleteThanks! My first treadle was a Singer 66-1 that I enjoyed sewing with until I discovered the Two Spools and Singer 15s. I will make a couple of items with this machine; one will be a table runner as a thank you to the lady.
ReplyDeleteisn't it funny how they start to follow us home? beautiful machine!
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