Back in 1992 my husband and two sons were going from antique shops to antique shops in northern Illinois look for an antique singer machine. We found many iron bases with a new wood top attached and the price was more then we could afford. I wanted a treadle sewing machine, cabinet and iron base. We went Richmond Illinois and once again went from shop to shop and could not find what I wanted. We gave up and took the boys to an ice cream shop. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a sewing machine. I was so happy when I got to the shop it was just what I wanted and I started jumping up and down. I yelled for my husband and sons to come over to me. The shop owner must of seen how happy I was when she walked over to us. My husband asked what the price was and I was not sure I heard when she said $55.00. I looked at my husband asked if we could afford it. My husband asked the shop owner the price again and she said $55.00. He asked again are you sure? Once again she said $55.00. I could not get the words out of my mouth but I wanted to say SOLD!!!!! My husband said we will take it. With tax the total was $58.58. This was in 1992 and how could the price be so low. In all the other shop the price was over $200.00 just for the iron base and wood top. How did the shop owner know $55.oo was about all we could afford. I thank her over and over.
The best part of the story is the treadle machine, cabinet and iron base is in perfect work order. All it needed was a new belt and throat plate. I called Singer and gave them the serial number and they sent me a copy of the original owners manual. They said the sewing machine was made in 1923.
Today I have been painting and stamping fabric. I also dyed some fabric dryer sheets. I do not have a project in mind but you never know when the creative juices will flow. I have 1 string left to sew on 10 blocks and I am done. I will these on friday for the HeartStrings Quilt Project.
Tomorrow is the Bears vs Saints game and I have a dozen FQs on the line for a bet with
Nancy.
GO BEARS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do have to say if the Bears we not in the playoffs, I would be cheering for any of the 3 other teams.
Everyone who has left comments the past few days about my Art Quilt and Journal Quilt, Thank-you very much! Without your praises I could not continue to create Quilts.
Have A great Evening and Sweet Dreams!
Debbi
