tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post9091435388054907796..comments2024-03-28T18:45:45.374-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: What Else Could I Do?Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-64879716086522866762019-01-10T18:21:07.267-05:002019-01-10T18:21:07.267-05:00What a happy machine, to be found and used again. ...What a happy machine, to be found and used again. Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-10656562722011996062019-01-10T09:55:31.717-05:002019-01-10T09:55:31.717-05:00In the year my mother was born Thank you for shari...In the year my mother was born Thank you for sharing, I remember having foot pedals with only the toe button.thepiececorpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416313433925082721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-61716762482474697202019-01-10T03:05:12.862-05:002019-01-10T03:05:12.862-05:00What a super find! To me I would rather have a wel...What a super find! To me I would rather have a well used machine with blemishes than one refurbished with new decals and maybe a paint job. My W&W is perfect to me with worn decals and dull paint. She has had a life of many stitches and eager for many more. Have fun on your upcoming journey.Stitcher/aka Paula Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07718147173583875069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-18407611731201995372019-01-09T18:12:29.559-05:002019-01-09T18:12:29.559-05:00Lucky you, Polly Blank. What a wonderfully thought...Lucky you, Polly Blank. What a wonderfully thoughtful and caring son!HRH-DMKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976511959050247575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-6431775500746304032019-01-09T18:09:17.083-05:002019-01-09T18:09:17.083-05:00Judy that's funny. I wish I had the patience f...Judy that's funny. I wish I had the patience for wending my way through dusty antique shops. Ever since I saw a retreater pictured with one, I have been yearning for a turquoise/aqua-coloured Singer Featherweight machine. Hoping one day I'll find one!<br />~Diana from TorontoHRH-DMKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976511959050247575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-90055054452915441532019-01-09T18:06:31.803-05:002019-01-09T18:06:31.803-05:00I agree with that sentiment. Thanks Bonnie!
I agree with that sentiment. Thanks Bonnie!<br />HRH-DMKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976511959050247575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-3880538291808551562019-01-09T18:05:00.387-05:002019-01-09T18:05:00.387-05:00That sounds like an awesome idea, Leah. I second t...That sounds like an awesome idea, Leah. I second the motion!<br />~Diana HRH-DMKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976511959050247575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-33896796363502989402019-01-09T14:54:19.175-05:002019-01-09T14:54:19.175-05:00Bonnie, I love to ready your stories. This one is ...Bonnie, I love to ready your stories. This one is so sweet. Love it. I'm ready for the next MQ, will it be starting in February for Valentine's Day?!?!?!? Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555294836084081337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-18199713483692101632019-01-09T14:27:09.229-05:002019-01-09T14:27:09.229-05:00Lucky you! Very good find!Lucky you! Very good find!Céline Donatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261184266400220044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-20254251961801582622019-01-09T13:54:16.474-05:002019-01-09T13:54:16.474-05:00When I was in college (accounting major!), I took ...When I was in college (accounting major!), I took a course in flat patterns (I never had time in high school for home ec courses). We all had to make a dress of gingham to check on grain lines - and everyone through their gingham away (dresses and scraps). Being a saver, I grabbed them and took them home and eventually made a drunkard's path quilt from the various colors and sizes of gingham - it was a wonderful scrappy quilt. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846128237153063077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-2472350456186555952019-01-09T13:20:03.985-05:002019-01-09T13:20:03.985-05:00Sweet find! Good to know she's gone to a good ...Sweet find! Good to know she's gone to a good home, someone who will feed her, groom her, and give her lots of love!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020294112107230403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-1034849386582971732019-01-09T13:11:51.234-05:002019-01-09T13:11:51.234-05:00I wish I had known you before I gave my 1878 Singe...I wish I had known you before I gave my 1878 Singer away back in 2008. I had inherited it from my step-grandmother who was a professional seamstress and died at 98 in 1984. Nobody really wanted it and I wasn't sure how to get it to work. The treadle and case were so heavy that we couldn't take it with us when we moved to another city. Every time I see an old Singer, I remember the one that I gave away and regret not having it. I hope someone like you adopted it and is using it today.Mary Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964225603068606945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-32293101448712496812019-01-09T11:20:52.665-05:002019-01-09T11:20:52.665-05:00Bonnie K. Hunter, Sewing Machine Rescuer -- sounds...Bonnie K. Hunter, Sewing Machine Rescuer -- sounds good to me! Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-34358005489254039262019-01-09T10:25:37.837-05:002019-01-09T10:25:37.837-05:00Hi Bonnie, I love your 'new' machine. I h...Hi Bonnie, I love your 'new' machine. I highly recommend watching the videos at https://singer-featherweight.com/ under "Schoolhouse". You will learn so much about maintaining your machine including when to use the Thread Stand depending on what spool of thread you are using, modern, cross-wound thread spools or large cones. And, interesting to read that it should be oiled every 8 hours of sewing!!! I love my 4 and teach using them, keeping them maintained per the fabulous video instructions. Love your blog and the quilts you make! NancyNancy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705078494506398260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-70459723350298646372019-01-09T09:42:45.122-05:002019-01-09T09:42:45.122-05:00Hi, Bonnie. I love the way you placed the warm an...Hi, Bonnie. I love the way you placed the warm and cool colors in the Good Fortune Mystery Quilt! This is my first mystery quilt, and I like it, although I have not figured out how to post links yet. �� I hate to bother you, but I bought the String Frenzy book in December (love it)but didn't get the download of the Hunter's Star pattern. Would you be able to send it to me? If not, I will just buy it. Have a wonderful time in Japan!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234474104428827837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-42380511029835568042019-01-09T09:33:26.343-05:002019-01-09T09:33:26.343-05:00My Mom and Dad were married in 1934. What a wonder...My Mom and Dad were married in 1934. What a wonderful machine!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623600138305755125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-87924410117497296512019-01-09T02:07:53.598-05:002019-01-09T02:07:53.598-05:00Many years ago when my son was in college in New O...Many years ago when my son was in college in New Orleans, he called me at work in the middle of the day. Of course my heart was beating a mile a minute wondering what accident he was in. He was actually at a garage sale and found "one of those cute black Singers in a black box" and did I want it. $75 later and a trip home for Thanksgiving and he hand carried it on the airplanes to give it to me. I am truly blessed that I have it (and another from another garage sale) and a son who knows the value of good tools. :)<br />Polly BlankUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500841280114781724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-52714813388122269522019-01-08T20:27:19.071-05:002019-01-08T20:27:19.071-05:00Love your quote of the day. Inspired me to try som...Love your quote of the day. Inspired me to try some curves and circles in my next quilt. I have stayed away from blocks with curves because I just couldn't seem to get it right. Anyway, I am still working on my Mystery Quilt so curves will be the next thing I do. Thank you for all of your inspiration. Loved reading about Ella!Barbara from Arkansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570082829033089807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-38644521681754628832019-01-08T19:50:37.738-05:002019-01-08T19:50:37.738-05:00I recently purchased a Singer 201 from 1957 for $1...I recently purchased a Singer 201 from 1957 for $10.00. She was sitting outside on the ground of an antique store. I really felt I needed to rescue her. Hubby is no help because he said "It's just ten bucks!" So it is at the aged machine restorer right now. I just got a call from him and he said he didn't know if he could fix the light as some parts are missing. I told him to press on. I have Ott lights so it wasn't a deal breaker. He said "Do you have a sentimental attachment to this machine?" Nope I explained that I just got her and wanted to save it. I think he was hoping I would give up. Told him to call if anything major was going to be an issue. Do I need it.....NO! I also have a Singer treadle that is from about 1910. She still moves. Probably needs a good oiling but still runs. Made many of my outfits in high school on that treadle. I still want to get a Featherweight. Maybe the Gods will smile on me and send me one! Happy Quilting!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674120403016796675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-68967270949344359042019-01-08T18:53:36.237-05:002019-01-08T18:53:36.237-05:00Finding a beautiful old featherweight like that in...Finding a beautiful old featherweight like that in the wild around here just doesn't happen! Nor those beautiful quilts you so often feature. What a treat to see them. Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-84081356291003498602019-01-08T17:32:10.850-05:002019-01-08T17:32:10.850-05:00Sew great to Rescue that Featherweight. I might be...Sew great to Rescue that Featherweight. I might be one of the Quiltville Inn Visitors who would need a loaner. Nice quilt finds too.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156858742587928699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-51839077923513796402019-01-08T17:22:43.031-05:002019-01-08T17:22:43.031-05:00I am one of those who is sometimes afraid to start...I am one of those who is sometimes afraid to start for fear I'll mess up. I'm trying to learn that "finished is better than perfect!"coppertop45https://www.blogger.com/profile/03368210999610234480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-73719869108104890932019-01-08T15:24:14.705-05:002019-01-08T15:24:14.705-05:00I have on with a school bell bobbin winder but she...I have on with a school bell bobbin winder but she is in rough shape. I bought her with a mind to have it painted.Charlotte Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13923363520635393351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-76548589810422604852019-01-08T13:46:38.164-05:002019-01-08T13:46:38.164-05:00I made the mistake of sharing some of your antique...I made the mistake of sharing some of your antique store sewing machine finds to my husband. Now when we go antiquing he is on the look out for old sewing machines. Now I have a collection of antique machines. I have to rein him in or there would be a more than I have room for. I am still on the lookout for a treadle and a cabinet for the 301a so he still has a mission when we go. Judykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05507639611878898772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-15111920548912540872019-01-08T13:27:07.944-05:002019-01-08T13:27:07.944-05:00It makes me happy to read this. I sew on my mother...It makes me happy to read this. I sew on my mother’s 1939 Featherweight. Over the years, all the front decals have worn off. When I see pretty Featherweights, I sometimes feel bad about that, but you’ve made me see that it’s the result of all these many years of sewing on my machine (I started in 1968). Yup, she’s loved and used and still humming along. Thanks for making me smile today!JanineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475847392355523001noreply@blogger.com