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| Carol |
Posted - Feb 18 2015 : 2:22:49 PM
Look what we got this week ... A handy, dandy how-to DIY guide from Connie McCaffery (naturemaiden, Sister #673): How to Select, Service, Repair & Maintain Your Vintage Sewing Machine.
Thanks so much, Connie! It looks like a great book, and it will sure come in handy with all the vintage machines we have here at the farm.
Read more about it and order your very own copy here:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=67658
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, red wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming 'WOO HOO, what a ride!'"
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Mar 18 2015 : 11:39:52 AM
Wow, I can't believe I didn't see this post sooner. I hope you find it useful. I'm actually working on an expanded edition (things I didn't think of adding in the first one, and little tweaks here and there). I looked over the book for months before publishing, then realized a few things I wanted to change and add after the fact. It's kinda tough when your a one-woman show. Would of been nice to have someone else look it over first LOL.
Here's my page in case anyone wants an eBook or print version. http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/how-to-repair-service-and-maintain-a-vintage-sewing-machine
Thanks everyone for the kind words. 
http://www.naturemaiden.com/ Handcrafted Soap & Candles
http://saratoga-rose.blogspot.com/ My published books & other writing.
http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ Filled with everything I love!
http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ Vintage Sewing Machine Parts
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| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Feb 19 2015 : 8:56:04 PM
What a wonderful gift. That book looks great. I have my grandmother's treadle which I learned on and the instruction book was still in the drawer.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 19 2015 : 3:24:15 PM
Looks like a great book. Wishing Connie great sales!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Feb 19 2015 : 11:54:29 AM
I wish I had a vintage machine. It is on my bucket list to find one day and when I find one, I will get a copy of this handy book with Connie's expertise to help me!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Feb 19 2015 : 07:26:11 AM
Thanks MaryJane for Connie's info. I know you will put her book to good use.
Even when I purchase something for myself I always feel like it is a gift when I get it. There's just something about getting it through the mail that makes the ordinary feel special.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
| MaryJane |
Posted - Feb 19 2015 : 06:59:49 AM
Sara,
I purchased our copy here using the link Connie provided:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=67658
We're excited to keep this handy and are just so very impressed with the quality of the advice and the gumption it took for Connie to put her knowledge into a book for helping farmgirls everywhere. What's your next how-to book going to be Connie??????
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Feb 19 2015 : 06:45:04 AM
Carole
Connie is indeed such a sweet person. Her crafts and now books are wonderful. Congratulations and enjoy.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Feb 18 2015 : 2:50:57 PM
Carol, What a wonderful gift. I'm so happy & proud for Connie.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
