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| katmom |
Posted - Mar 06 2020 : 3:57:46 PM
I spotted this 'desk' which turned out to be a sewing table.. the top folds over to the back side of the table.. and then you lift up the sewing machine into sewing position..
are you ready???
$5.50 is what I paid...!!!
I was just going to donate the sewing machine back to the store but hubby suggested I save it for one of the grand girlies or a friend in need..
We got home checked everything out,, and Oh My Stars! the machine was so clean and sews very nice!
It's a 1971 Sears Best Kenmore 158 model.. and my being a bit of a machine snob, I was going to get rid of it,, but now I am having 2nd thoughts.. I just might keep it.. and search for some 'cams' for it to stitch up specialty stitches..
after all, one can never have to many sewing machines! Just ask Texadane and Quiltee!!!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Mar 08 2020 : 1:12:07 PM
Grace, you seriously have a lot of great luck for finding wonderful things dirt cheap!! This sewing table and machine is really fantastic and I agree with you hubby that it could make a perfect learning machine for a Grandchild!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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| katmom |
Posted - Mar 07 2020 : 6:33:27 PM
I didn't realize this desk is wider then my others,, it is 45" and 17" deep.. so I am going to have to move some things around in my sewing room and take out one of the small desks....
I debated on whether to put my Hasqvernia (sp) in it and set the Kenmore aside,, but I want to sew a wee bit on the Kenmore first to see how I like it.
It is nice that as soon as I let off the 'gas pedal' the machine stops.. with my Singer 406 and my feather weight machines,, the machines will sew a few more stitches before they come to a stop.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Mar 07 2020 : 2:43:33 PM
Grace, now that is a really great find! You must have luck on your side my friend!
Can't wait to see what you sew up with it!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Mar 07 2020 : 2:39:59 PM
Great find! Sears sewing machines were made by White at that time so it's probably a pretty good machine.
Judith
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Happiness is Homemade |
| katmom |
Posted - Mar 07 2020 : 08:34:02 AM
Since it's raining today.. DH is going to do a light sanding on the table top and re-seal.. so I have no edges that might snag my fabric..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Mar 06 2020 : 9:41:15 PM
THAT is an AMAZING find, Gracie! And the price? Unheard of! Kudos and congratulations to you! I say: KEEP IT! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| quiltee |
Posted - Mar 06 2020 : 8:40:59 PM
Thanks, Grace. Takes one to know one.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| HealingTouch |
Posted - Mar 06 2020 : 8:25:25 PM
Seriously! You can't even buy junk furniture that nice, let alone with the sewing machine! I never saw a large cabinet like that back then. They mostly had the small cabinets with the knee gadget you pressed to operate the machine! Boy does that date me! LoL!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Mar 06 2020 : 7:47:11 PM
You must have a magnetic attraction for great deals!
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
There's no place like home!
Dorothy Gale
Nature speaks in symbols and in signs.
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