As you can see it still needs some detailed cleaning of metal parts. Overall in beautiful condition though!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Finally back to work....
Finally got back to quilting again! I decided that I REALLY need to finish up all my UFO's. So, I am starting with the black & white quilt getting the top finished. Probably won't quilt it just yet.
Then I will finish quilting my Dresden Plate so it is ready for winter (what a horrible thought that is!!!). Finally I will make a few adjustments in the pinwheel quilt and get it quilted.
I figure if I write this all out I may actually stick to it! Anyone want to hold me accountable??
Got the new cabinet all cleaned up. While cleaning I found the box with all the accessories, feet, needles etc. Very excited! Can't wait to get it working, but it may be awhile yet.....
Then I will finish quilting my Dresden Plate so it is ready for winter (what a horrible thought that is!!!). Finally I will make a few adjustments in the pinwheel quilt and get it quilted.
I figure if I write this all out I may actually stick to it! Anyone want to hold me accountable??
Got the new cabinet all cleaned up. While cleaning I found the box with all the accessories, feet, needles etc. Very excited! Can't wait to get it working, but it may be awhile yet.....
Friday, August 5, 2011
My "new" Treadle!
Picked it up last night, its a NEW HOME in parlor cabinet. Really cool piece with one big problem.....when I opened the top the machine fell all the way down instead of coming up! Hoping hubby can build a new support for it.
Covered in mildew, dust etc. Cleaning it up this morning and while cleaning found the key. Considering, the best I can figure from a little research, its from 1906, still having the key is pretty amazing!
Will post pics a bit later......
Covered in mildew, dust etc. Cleaning it up this morning and while cleaning found the key. Considering, the best I can figure from a little research, its from 1906, still having the key is pretty amazing!
Will post pics a bit later......
Thursday, August 4, 2011
I have been slacking........
No excuses except that it is just too hot to sit and quilt! Today I plan on giving my sewing/computer room a good cleaning up in prep for getting back to work.
I gave away 2 machines that I don't use, thinking about getting rid of a third one that seems to need work. That leaves me with 2, my faithful 29 year old Kenmore UltraStitch 8 and my Singer 221-2.
HOWEVER....I am so excited.....about 2 weeks ago I mentioned to hubby that someday I want to learn how to treadle. Well, the Lord is so gracious! I am picking up a free treadle machine/cabinet either today or tomorrow! So excited to try it!! I hear it is relaxing and you have alot of control once you get the hang of it.
I gave away 2 machines that I don't use, thinking about getting rid of a third one that seems to need work. That leaves me with 2, my faithful 29 year old Kenmore UltraStitch 8 and my Singer 221-2.
HOWEVER....I am so excited.....about 2 weeks ago I mentioned to hubby that someday I want to learn how to treadle. Well, the Lord is so gracious! I am picking up a free treadle machine/cabinet either today or tomorrow! So excited to try it!! I hear it is relaxing and you have alot of control once you get the hang of it.
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