tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post558269430484630595..comments2024-03-28T13:47:29.519-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Her Name Was Elise!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-8478499071341840852016-02-25T07:51:29.160-05:002016-02-25T07:51:29.160-05:00I love the story of Elsie. I wonder if someone so...I love the story of Elsie. I wonder if someone somewhere new the owner Elsie and might contact you to tell you all about her. That would be very interesting and such fun.Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-65895300409880679452013-02-25T05:35:24.395-05:002013-02-25T05:35:24.395-05:00How cool is it to find not only the machine but he...How cool is it to find not only the machine but her history. It does make her special. Like your other machine's, Elise has found a great home. Enjoy.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-31306469731702596562013-02-24T20:11:35.633-05:002013-02-24T20:11:35.633-05:00Bonnie, you might want to go a step further and fi...Bonnie, you might want to go a step further and find the text (not just the citation) for the obituary and thus find her children. Maybe you could get a photograph of Elise. Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-47291525117081600322013-02-24T18:15:15.297-05:002013-02-24T18:15:15.297-05:00thanks for digging into the history of your new ma...thanks for digging into the history of your new machine and sharing this great story!Su Davis Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750796678804637179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-27012683058053540292013-02-24T16:08:59.444-05:002013-02-24T16:08:59.444-05:00My daughter (in Syracuse, NY) has an acquaintance ...My daughter (in Syracuse, NY) has an acquaintance whose married name is Turnipseed. Only time I've ever heard that name. How interesting. Loved the story. Kitty LongoUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14020248052291229297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-50320703929146036732013-02-24T15:58:14.773-05:002013-02-24T15:58:14.773-05:00Oops, my bad. They charged 7 cents for the materi...Oops, my bad. They charged 7 cents for the materials and no tax for the labor. *blush*Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424722555542636294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-10190278567312968392013-02-24T15:58:00.279-05:002013-02-24T15:58:00.279-05:00I, too, think she should be Elise. Lovely story. L...I, too, think she should be Elise. Lovely story. Lump in my throat.shadypinesqltrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755180453538893117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-13139787955099626672013-02-24T15:56:33.623-05:002013-02-24T15:56:33.623-05:00What a cool piece of history. Did you notice ther...What a cool piece of history. Did you notice there was no tax charged on the 1978 invoice? My how times have changed. :o)Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424722555542636294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-35712866972007441732013-02-24T11:20:46.083-05:002013-02-24T11:20:46.083-05:00I agree on the book idea. I'd certainly buy se...I agree on the book idea. I'd certainly buy several copies for myself and gifts. Luannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134385961532170286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-54022678747731721182013-02-24T11:09:09.092-05:002013-02-24T11:09:09.092-05:00I think I'd be tempted to use the name Turnips...I think I'd be tempted to use the name Turnipseed for this machine! I love that! :o)<br />reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822110311373036914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-10175236357927070902013-02-24T10:45:06.023-05:002013-02-24T10:45:06.023-05:00How lovely that you tracked down her owner.How lovely that you tracked down her owner.Quiltgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257061118718988999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-25780712977606728092013-02-24T10:21:47.670-05:002013-02-24T10:21:47.670-05:00What a cool post and how wonderful that you could ...What a cool post and how wonderful that you could find out so much about the machine from those receipts. So, now..the big question: Are you renaming Penny to Elise? I promise I won't be offended. LOLLittle Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-70170197346848463962013-02-24T09:09:35.127-05:002013-02-24T09:09:35.127-05:00That is so cool not only to have the machine but n...That is so cool not only to have the machine but now some history to go with it!Deanna Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16154397869601261568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-80326037801797713512013-02-24T05:21:57.097-05:002013-02-24T05:21:57.097-05:00I have a machine (same company, different version)...I have a machine (same company, different version) bought at the same time frame, 1955, for me brand new. You only took them for service when they stopped sewing. Mine has only been professionally services a few times because it stopped sewing correctly. DH took it apart this winter and it wasn't loaded with fuzz like my Bernina gets. I sewed a lot on my first machine but now my Bernina grabs my attention. Well the singer treadle is screaming my name now too, love to do more strings on it.<br />Hugs!!!!Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04035852341668703248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-84078816250668415342013-02-24T03:43:35.664-05:002013-02-24T03:43:35.664-05:00That is a great idea, Sharon ... a GREAT idea!That is a great idea, Sharon ... a GREAT idea!45th Parallel Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054316704528545846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-50641488000728948332013-02-24T02:19:13.745-05:002013-02-24T02:19:13.745-05:00So are you going to name the machine after the for...So are you going to name the machine after the former owner?<br />Very nice story, Bonnie. I love that you took the time to find out all you could to connect with the past of your machine.Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-44564661288538800292013-02-24T01:37:03.704-05:002013-02-24T01:37:03.704-05:00You should write a book about the different machin...You should write a book about the different machines you have. Photograph them and write what you know about their history, how and where you rescued them.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12471403126735147059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-35784342919594966032013-02-24T01:31:49.328-05:002013-02-24T01:31:49.328-05:00I am a great believer in serendipity and I would n...I am a great believer in serendipity and I would not be the least bit surprised if a relative of Elise contacts you to say how happy they are that the Household sewing machine has found such a happy home with another lover of sewing!pcflamingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206688121231793996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-17141593416219095432013-02-23T22:51:15.331-05:002013-02-23T22:51:15.331-05:00Interesting story. Maybe someone out there has he...Interesting story. Maybe someone out there has heard of her and has a photo. Based on my experience growing up, we took the sewing machine in for repair only when it needed a repair that we couldn't do at home. I remember Mom and Dad taking it all apart and cleaning it. It was more of a "do it yourself" era and the machines were built to match that mentality.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610078566703525606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-15686265353095952172013-02-23T21:54:03.868-05:002013-02-23T21:54:03.868-05:00The minute you put up the picture of "Elise&q...The minute you put up the picture of "Elise" I fell in love... to find some background is fabulous! I keep all my receipts for service I believe it preserves history, :DPaula Z in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501954984932936552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-23628563843563262972013-02-23T21:52:52.279-05:002013-02-23T21:52:52.279-05:00Love the story. As for why she didn't have it ...Love the story. As for why she didn't have it serviced more often, perhaps, she did the routine maintenance herself? I've had my FW for eight years and I bought it on e-bay. Can't say I got a "deal", but "Inky" is a great machine. She went to the FW mechanic when she arrived for a service and came back with a stellar report. Then six months later, I took a FW maintenance class and I've been doing the service on the machine since then. When I strip her down for her "spa" treatment, my hubby just shakes his head because although I am NOT mechanically inclined, I've had no trouble giving her a general service. Just look at the money I've saved over the years! Elsie probably serviced her machine for the same reason.TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-26256149483097811932013-02-23T21:50:59.266-05:002013-02-23T21:50:59.266-05:00I have a singer 301a that once belonged to a lady ...I have a singer 301a that once belonged to a lady that I met in 1976. She was married to a farmer here. after her passing, the sewing machine was given to my next to the oldest Son, who passed it on to me. It was placed in our barn where it resided for 5 years. I went out one day, brought, her inside and started cleaning her up. I replaced the electrical leads after cleaning it up. It sews beautifully. I named her "Toots" after her previous owner, "Toots" Keller. pattiespeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04065065185072198496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-14311472610654507562013-02-23T21:35:04.583-05:002013-02-23T21:35:04.583-05:00what a beautiful story!!what a beautiful story!!Shirley in Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641979125246896993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-62803264340028200952013-02-23T21:33:40.841-05:002013-02-23T21:33:40.841-05:00How funny to find those receipts and link this to ...How funny to find those receipts and link this to a person. Makes this one a little more special.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-34458187330534755362013-02-23T21:23:02.990-05:002013-02-23T21:23:02.990-05:00What a great story! I found a receipt with my feat...What a great story! I found a receipt with my featherweight and am thinking of having it framed, it's just so cool to have that history :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166989410057397766noreply@blogger.com