Look at what Ed surprised me with the other evening!!! This is a "feather weight" Singer sewing machine, circa 1940's. This little gem is a quilter's dream and they can be quite hard to get a hold of, especially one that is in top condition like this.
I have know about these little machines since I was a child. My Mom has one, that actually was her high school graduation gift, and only weeks after she got hers, it was in a house fire!!!! My Mom and her family pretty much lost everything in that fire, but her little sewing machine was found in the basement after the fire. It had been in her bedroom on the second floor of the house, and fell the two stories to the basement during the fire. My Grandfather took it back to be repaired and gone thru, and wouldn't you know ... the little machine came back to life. I remember my Mom sewing all sorts of things on her little machine... it did everything!!!
When I "got into quilting" and took a few classes and such, I saw that the others there had these machines, when I told them the story about my Mom's they were impressed, and many offered to buy it from her if she ever thought that she would want to sell it. Of course, that would never happen, because if my Mom wanted to part with her machine (which she doesn't,) you can be sure I would scoff it up in a heartbeat.
Well, my Dad found this one somewhere... and he was telling me about it, and he wanted to sell it. Never knowing that I would love to have one, I told him I would buy it from him. I haven't ever got around to doing that, though, and Ed knew that I would love it... so..... as a surprise, HE bought it from my Dad and gave it to me!!!!
I would love to know more about this little machine.. because it was well loved by.... Flora Dennett... and the reason I know that, is she has her name etched in the bottom of it, and on the foot pedal. She didn't want to loose it, that if for sure.... I haven't had it running yet, but, I know it works just fine and come fall, I will certainly find a quilt to make on it.....and "Miss Flora Dennett" will know that her little machine is in good hands and will be much loved!!!!!
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I like it!!! Really!!!!
So, what are you going to sew this time, Sue? (I know that you're going to sew SOMETHING on it soon!!!!)
what a lucky lady! Im sure this will be a much loved addition to your crafting collection...I know my mom treasures hers. I remember when she was searcing for it; it was like treasure when she ran across one (an affordable one that is!)
Great story. Those older machines are impressive. My husband gave me a very old New Home sewing machine years ago but we eventually had to sell it. I've bought some expensive modern machines since then, but none have been as reliable as that old New Home.
My mother's mother had one of those machines, and I remember sewing a tent on it once. That machine could do anything! It's hard convincing my dad to let me have it because I own two machines already (my own 1970 vintage Singer and Greg's mother's Brother), but I want That One.
I'm so glad you have one of these of your very own! They're the best machines ever, and you'll be able to do even more amazing work now that you have one.
Sue you are so blessed to have these wonderful things come into your life..I'm sure you'll make a beautiful quilt on it..boy the poor Gator is getting it's work out !! Cynthia
I have a friend who is a quilter and she collects those old machines. She's getting quite a collection going, I didn't even know there were that many different types.
Thats so cool Mom!!!
and to answer your comment on my bolg... YES! Please bring them with you and I'll return them in July! I would just love to watch them all again!!! :)
How awesome is that?!?! What a treasure to behold. My sister and i tried to bid on one at a sale once, but we were out bidded. :o( So glad you got one of your very own though. That is....wow! :o)
We had one of those growing up. Great machine!! Enjoy!
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