Thursday, November 15, 2007

Show & Tell...My Great Grandma's Feather Weight Singer Sewing Machine...




Welcome !! 'Tis Friday again and a wonderful Show & Tell hosted by
Today, I am sharing the lovely Singer Sewing Machine I inherited from my Great Grandmother. She was a wonderful seamstress who made many dresses in her lifetime. I am proud to become the family member who will surely treasure it.
When I first started making dolls 13 years ago, this was also the first machine I used. I loved it so much !!! But after selling 100 Angels through bazaars I bought a newer machine, so that I wouldn't ruin my treasure.
It is now lovingly displayed in my studio, for me to enjoy and think about her when I am there.
Thank you for stopping in today. Have a blessed weekend !!!

21 comments:

  1. Oh boy does this age me....I learned on a treadle Singer machine. I love the photograph composition -- you did good.

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  2. I had one of these feather weight Singers and loved it. My daughter, Suzette, now has it but does not display it.
    Susan

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  3. Very cooooool! I love the simplicity of the old machines. You should display some of your creations too---

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  4. Wow....that is awesome. What a keepsake. :D

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  5. Mica! What a precious treasure you have ... and how wonderful that you even were able to USE it to create on for a time, too!!!

    Jeannene invited me to join in Friday Show & Tell, too ... I hope you will stop in to see my "treasures" as well.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    xo,
    Dana

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  6. Mica Sweets..."What a treasure you have!!" I love this so much. You lucky duck you! You are truly blessed to have a heirloom like this in your home! Can I come over and use this to sew my stuff..lol!!
    Love YOU!!!!

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  7. How lovely! I have my grandmother's sewing machine (electric) and my great-grandmother's sewing machine (treadle). I love the fact that they also enjoyed sewing as much as I do.

    Your photography is beautiful.

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  8. What a treasure! I love the look of the old Singers and to have your Grandma's makes it really special!

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  9. Grandma taught me to sew, or tried to, on a Singer treadle machine. I had much better luck with it than any of today's modern sewing machines. I wish I had that old machine. Yours is definitely a family treasure.

    Blessings,
    Mary

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  10. How beautiful! I love the pictures of your special treasure!

    Kelli

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  11. Hey, I didn't even know you had this site! Love it! That sewing machine is amazing, I can't believe it still works!
    Sandra Evertson

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  12. lovely lovely..and I learned on a treadle too, but cuz it was fun..
    Your pictures are oh so lovingly done..
    deena

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  13. Well Mica, I am not a home schooler (good news for my son) but I just wanted to tell you I think this is a lovely and sweet blog you have here.
    Your gradma's machine is a true treasure for you and your daughter I'm sure.

    Good thoughts for your day friend,
    Becky

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  14. There is just such an elegance to those older machines that you can't really find in newer machines anymore. It just seems poetic and artistically inspired.

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  15. Hi, I found you while blogging this evening. Love your blog! I also home school my 2 children.
    What a treasure to have a keepsake of your grandma's, it's beautiful.

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  16. What a wonderful heirloom! A treasure in such great photos!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  17. Beautiful treasure Mica, my grandmother had one similar and gave it to my cousin years ago.

    Very nice home school blog! :)

    Chris

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  18. Very beautiful, and truly a wonderful treasure! :)

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  19. What a beautiful piece!
    That you could use it and now display it is even more lovely.

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  20. What an amazing treasure Mica! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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