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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
2569 Posts

Posted - Oct 29 2011 :  3:50:24 PM  Show Profile
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



http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle
http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -My Personal Blog
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http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -My Online Thrift Shop

Edited by - naturemaiden on Oct 29 2011 3:55:26 PM

jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl

2428 Posts

Janet
Gladstone Mi.
USA
2428 Posts

Posted - Oct 29 2011 :  5:36:38 PM  Show Profile
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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Oct 29 2011 :  9:15:20 PM  Show Profile
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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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

2569 Posts

Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
2569 Posts

Posted - Oct 30 2011 :  04:17:40 AM  Show Profile
Janet maybe you can install shelving? I've seen it done
connie

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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl

666 Posts

Karen
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts

Posted - Oct 30 2011 :  07:26:40 AM  Show Profile
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
True Blue Farmgirl

2569 Posts

Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
2569 Posts

Posted - Oct 30 2011 :  07:49:11 AM  Show Profile
would love to see pics Karen

http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle
http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -My Personal Blog
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

2569 Posts

Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
2569 Posts

Posted - Oct 30 2011 :  07:50:32 AM  Show Profile
check out this guys collection: http://www.sewalot.com/collection_picture_alex_askaroff.htm

http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle
http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -My Personal Blog
http://www.prairiefarmherbs.com/ -Herb Plants for the Home Garden
http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -My Online Thrift Shop
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl

1406 Posts

Carol
PECULIAR MO
USA
1406 Posts

Posted - Oct 30 2011 :  08:36:23 AM  Show Profile
Totally awesome!!


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grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl

585 Posts

Tamara
Binghamton ny
USA
585 Posts

Posted - Oct 30 2011 :  08:43:25 AM  Show Profile
Connie, that is too cute~

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hummingbirdjoy
True Blue Farmgirl

1217 Posts

Linda
Washington State
USA
1217 Posts

Posted - Oct 30 2011 :  1:29:35 PM  Show Profile
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 ....
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

2569 Posts

Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
2569 Posts

Posted - Oct 30 2011 :  2:30:44 PM  Show Profile
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.

http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle
http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -My Personal Blog
http://www.prairiefarmherbs.com/ -Herb Plants for the Home Garden
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CCChristen
True Blue Farmgirl

180 Posts

Cynthia
Lockwood CA
USA
180 Posts

Posted - Nov 11 2011 :  2:51:14 PM  Show Profile
what a beautiful machine. you are so lucky to have found such a great find. Congradulations...

Cynthia
Happy Trails and Happy Sewing
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

2569 Posts

Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
2569 Posts

Posted - Nov 11 2011 :  3:28:28 PM  Show Profile
got the new motor on it, WOW does it go!

http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle
http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -My Personal Blog
http://www.prairiefarmherbs.com/ -Herb Plants for the Home Garden
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl

1044 Posts

Paula
Holt Missouri
USA
1044 Posts

Posted - Nov 11 2011 :  5:22:59 PM  Show Profile
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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njaw09
True Blue Farmgirl

397 Posts

Annie
NJ
USA
397 Posts

Posted - Nov 12 2011 :  3:15:08 PM  Show Profile
Connie-I just check your personal blog. WOW. you do have lots of sewing machines! Soooo lucky!
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl

2569 Posts

Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls NY
USA
2569 Posts

Posted - Nov 12 2011 :  3:21:50 PM  Show Profile
thanks Annie....think i'm obsessed? LOL
connie

http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle
http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -My Personal Blog
http://www.prairiefarmherbs.com/ -Herb Plants for the Home Garden
http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -My Online Thrift Shop
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njaw09
True Blue Farmgirl

397 Posts

Annie
NJ
USA
397 Posts

Posted - Nov 12 2011 :  3:27:18 PM  Show Profile
Nope, as long you are using it you are not obsessed.
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