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| katmom |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 10:49:50 PM
Hubby & I had to go into Spokane today and managed to get sidetracked at one of our favorite Antique shops....well we found the cutest old mid-1940's vacuum that works great and "SCORE!" a 1956/57 Singer 301 sewing machine in Fab condition for $50!....sneak over to my blog for a minute for a peek....My first sewing project on it will be an apron that I am working on for a Apron Swap that I am in....
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| katmom |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 9:38:06 PM
Toni
the case is so easy to do....it's just simple decopage'....but with this one, I tore the paper into 3-4" size pieces which made it easier applying it around the curves. Afterwards I sprayed several coats of sealer/gloss and then added ribbons & rhinestones etc. Not bad for a Thrift shop find for just a few dollars.
I think it is in this issue of MaryJanesFarm magazine that is now arriving in our mailboxes, haven't got my magazine yet but got an email from a friend that it is in there. It was fun to do. So just go have fun.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| antoinette |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 5:36:11 PM
Grace, you lucky duck, I love the sew machine, but when I went to your blog I also noticed the
suitcases you did over. I wish I lived closer so you could teach me how to do that. I have a few suitcases that I want to do that to but am afraid I will mess them up. Yours are just beautiful. Toni |
| acairnsmom |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 4:20:41 PM
Sweet sewing machine! Yup, I'd say you got yourself a keeper in that hubby of yours!
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 2:33:13 PM
Beautiful sewing machine, Grace. And I love that vacuum. I've never seen anything quite like it! Do put on a June Cleaver dress and get your dh to take a pic so we can see you use it! :)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| Jami |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 2:24:28 PM
Oh, you lucky dog...er, I mean cat/Kat!
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
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| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 12:36:10 PM
Grace... Nice hubby.. Does he know how to use that vacumm? Your are going to be busy sewing ..he can vacumn for ya!
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Klamath Falls "Charming Chicks Chapter" Mother Hen
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Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
You never know when what you say or do will make a difference...Kerry Kennedy
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| katmom |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 12:30:39 PM
I think, but am not sure,,,so I guess that would mean I am 'guessing' lol! that maybe the Singer 301 is a newer mid-1950's version of the older style featherweights....
Unlike the old Singers that weighed a ton and a half, this machine, while still heavy is lighter & portable with a handle on top. My other machines are cast iron while I believe this one is cast aluminum. But is is quiet and sews smoothly. I plan to "play" with it today....now that my house is tidy, the laundry-all 5 loads- is done and it finally quit snowing...the sun is actually poking it's head out! yea!!!!!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 08:57:38 AM
Wonderful finds Grace! What a great hubby too :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory |
| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 08:26:24 AM
Grace,
How awesome! what great finds.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/http://renenaturallyspeaking.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
| Alee |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 06:35:12 AM
Thayt is so cool, Grace!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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| lacisne88 |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 12:46:14 AM
That's so nice! What a great guy!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
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http://aminiatureworld.blogspot.com/ |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 11:24:01 PM
Oh Gracie, Hubby Gary is a real keeper! He sure knows how to spoil his sweetheart real good! I love your wonderful findings, you lucky girl! Oh, when you dress up to vacuum make sure Gary takes a picture of you, my darling!  xox
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl #44
Sisters on the Fly #595
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com/
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