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| katmom |
Posted - Dec 20 2011 : 3:32:48 PM
Ok, so maybe the cat didn't really drag it home... lol!
It's a Bel-Air Bantam.... it's a size between a Singer 99 and Feather Weight.(11" x 9")... and is aluminum rather then cast iron, so it's lighter as well. It was made in the mid 1950's in Occupied Japan....
None the less it is cute and a whole lot less expensive ($21.00)than a feather weight or a 3/4 size machine.
It operates smoothly but I want to take it to the repair shop for a cleaning/tune up before I start using it on a daily basis.
WaHooo,,, Santa,,, how did ya know I wanted one! HoHoHo.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Dec 24 2011 : 07:48:06 AM
Well, Grace . .
. . my cat doesn't listen to much except when I hollar "CAT" at her loudly . . for a minute. I only do that if she's fixing to get into something she needs to stay out of.
She is definitely the "QUEEN of EVERYTHING" around here!!! But she's sweet, loveable and cuddly!
And, I'm soooooo jealous of your cute little sewing machine!!! I'm sure you are/will have tons of fun with it!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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| texdane |
Posted - Dec 24 2011 : 05:13:57 AM
Oh Grace, how lovely! Lucky girl...enjoy it!
Farmgirl hugs,
Nicole
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| katmom |
Posted - Dec 23 2011 : 6:48:28 PM
well 3seconds,,, but who's counting! HOHOHO!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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| StrawHouseRanch |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 6:42:59 PM
I love it. It is so sleek and 'mod'...looks like it could get up to 65 mph in one or two seconds!!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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| katmom |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 6:39:37 PM
and do you think your cat will listen to you? lol!
Hmmm, road trip next summer... thinking thinking.... :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 4:50:59 PM
Grace . . . our Salvation Army AND United Methodist Church Thrift stores DO sell gift certificates!! Yup, yessirree!!!
So, when ya' coming my way to go "thrifting/boutiquing" with me? Huh? Huh?? HUH???
I just had a conversation with my cat about her lifestyle choices . . .:)
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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From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| katmom |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 1:13:11 PM
Oh, & btw... I did finally break down (early this a.m., over coffee) and told my hubby dearest....he just rolled his eyes and said,,, "am I surprised?"....
heeheehee! :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| katmom |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 1:10:53 PM
CeeJay...lololol! ROFLMBO! (what cat drags home)
AmyGrace,,, I too am not suppose to be buying stuff,,, especially sewing machines... I just chaulk it up to 'oldhemers'.. I just conviently forget! lol!
Heather,,, my goal is to someday go to every Thrift shop in the USA! lol! wishfull thinking!
So, why don't Thrift shops sell "Gift Cards" OMG! I'd be begging everyone to get me them! beats the heck out of a goofy pair of slippers! lolol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Heather B |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 08:33:31 AM
Grace you always find the coolest stuff for FANTASTIC prices! Have fun!
Heather
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"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 08:25:53 AM
Hey Grace,
My hubby was the one buying sewing machines from thrift stores for me . . . if he hadn't I'd have been in a world of hurt! And, he's done a good job of cleaning and/or repairing them as needed.
That little cutie is TOO CUTE!!!! Have fun with it!
And, my cat drags home things but not ANYTHING LIKE that . . . (we won't go there!)
Fun, fun!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 06:52:45 AM
Too funny Grace - I always end up Christmas shopping in the places where I wish people would shop for me - i.e. thrift stores, antique stores, etc. - and I have, on occasion, had to hide things till after the holiday so noone would know I broke my own rule of "no buying stuff for yourself the two weeks before Christmas". Sometimes you have to do it though.....
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| katmom |
Posted - Dec 20 2011 : 9:07:14 PM
HaHa!... I haven't posted it on my katmom blog yet, as hubby dearest doesn't know yet.... I am not suppose to be (nor the cat) buying anymore machines,,, oops! my Bad! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Dec 20 2011 : 8:00:39 PM
Sweeeeeet! Want to loan out your cat?
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| KathyC |
Posted - Dec 20 2011 : 5:32:11 PM
Looks like a nice little machine....my cat never drug home anything like that!
Kathy |
| grammytammy |
Posted - Dec 20 2011 : 5:27:10 PM
Lucky duck and Santa delivered it early!!
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
| Ursula Norsedottir |
Posted - Dec 20 2011 : 4:16:54 PM
OMGOSH That machine is so PRETTY! What a wonderful find, and a great price!
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