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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 29 2011 : 3:50:24 PM
Hi girls!
I got another machine! It's an 1894 willcox and gibbs sewing machine. it sews beautiful. I got it on ebay. It's amazing how smooth it runs. I dont have a treadle base for it, but would like to get one down the road. I think i'm going to add a motor to it. There is a motor on it now, but the date on it is 1919! the cord for it is shot so i'm not even going to try it. it's amazing to me how the older, simpler sewing machines with less parts outlast the plastic sewing machines of today.
you can see all my machines on my blog:http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/search/label/Sewing%20Room
connie
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| njaw09 |
Posted - Nov 12 2011 : 3:27:18 PM
Nope, as long you are using it you are not obsessed. |
| naturemaiden |
Posted - Nov 12 2011 : 3:21:50 PM
thanks Annie....think i'm obsessed? LOL
connie
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| njaw09 |
Posted - Nov 12 2011 : 3:15:08 PM
Connie-I just check your personal blog. WOW. you do have lots of sewing machines! Soooo lucky! |
| StrawHouseRanch |
Posted - Nov 11 2011 : 5:22:59 PM
That is one awesome machine!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Nov 11 2011 : 3:28:28 PM
got the new motor on it, WOW does it go!
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| CCChristen |
Posted - Nov 11 2011 : 2:51:14 PM
what a beautiful machine. you are so lucky to have found such a great find. Congradulations...
Cynthia
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 2:30:44 PM
I LOVE it so much! I found a guy on ebay who sells new motors, so I'm going to go that route for now and maybe turn it into a treadle later.
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http://www.prairiefarmherbs.com/ -Herb Plants for the Home Garden
http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -My Online Thrift Shop
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| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 1:29:35 PM
It's a beauty and you're correct, they don't make 'em like they
use to!
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
| grammytammy |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 08:43:25 AM
Connie, that is too cute~
FarmGirl 2495
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| Lessie Louise |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 08:36:23 AM
Totally awesome!!
....it's what's inside a women, when she's up against the land.
Farmgirl #680!
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 07:50:32 AM
check out this guys collection: http://www.sewalot.com/collection_picture_alex_askaroff.htm
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http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -My Online Thrift Shop
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 07:49:11 AM
would love to see pics Karen
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| KarenP |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 07:26:40 AM
What a beautiful sewing machine!
Love all your machines!
I have 5 myself...
Singer Futura with embroidery attachment---still learning that bit
White Jeans machine I bought in the 90's while working at Minnesota Fabrics (drag this one everywhere)
Singer Slant-o-matic from the 60's that was my hubby's mom's (this one sews like a champ)
Singer Treadle I'm working on getting the cabinet back in shape.
Domestic straight stitch that was my grandmother on my mom's side (this one really needs work it sat in a grainery for 40 years)
also a toy size tin sewing machine, chain stitch, hand crank...it's cute, and works, but doesn't get use.
then of course you have to add my Babylock serger.
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 04:17:40 AM
Janet maybe you can install shelving? I've seen it done
connie
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http://www.prairiefarmherbs.com/ -Herb Plants for the Home Garden
http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -My Online Thrift Shop
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| katmom |
Posted - Oct 29 2011 : 9:15:20 PM
Oh Connie...You truly did SCORE! Lucky you!
Enjoy!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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| jan49829 |
Posted - Oct 29 2011 : 5:36:38 PM
I am so jealous!!!! I wish I had room for more than one, but I don't. I live in a very small one bedroom home with no basement or garage, and only 2 very small closets. They are beautiful though, and I enjoy looking at the pictures. What treasures they are!!!
Jan
Farmgirl Sister #3340
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