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Across the Fence:  April/May issue and Feather Weights...  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 05 2017 : 09:08:21 AM
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April /May issue of the MJF magazine....
If you haven't gotten yours yet... don't delay....
Nicole aka texdane.... wrote a lovely article about vintage sewing machines ....
I enjoyed hearing about how she got her first vtg machine,, . sitting forlornly awaiting for someone to rescue it from a Thrift Store.
I got my first vintage machine when I was 18, it was my Americam grandmother's White threadle machine.
But I always coveted those sweet lil Feather Weights and I finally got one, it was in a local ad in our mountin community... a man was disposing of his elderly mother's possessions as she was going into a Hospice type care facility ...
I would love to hear how others came across their Singer Feather Weight machines ...
Thanx Nicole for the lovely article...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
578 Posts
Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
578 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2017 : 11:01:21 AM
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My original one came from a friend. I just met some quilters years ago and they insisted I had to have a Featherweight. It was cheap for the time, $125. I've owned 13, mostly black, several whites and one tan. All were pretty to look at, all sewed beautifully. All sold over the years. My current ones were neglected, horribly-cared-for orphans. Didn't pay more than $50. Each has been cleaned, lubed and oiled. All sew exceptionally well. One travels with me, one sits in the craft room, one is used with attachments. It's pocked up due to a chemical spill which makes it look horrible, but, wow, can it sew. I'm just happy they are being used. I'll eventually part with one but it'll have to go to a home which appreciates it as a sewing machine, a unique sewing machine and the owner doesn't want a "pretty" one. They are unique and don't sew like other machines. I own a vintage Bernina that can totally outsew a Featherweight, speed-wise and will do other stitches. Berninas have their own stitch which some of us really like. The vintage Singers, including the FW, have a certain look to their stitch and I love that look. Can you tell I'm a real vintage sewing machine junkie?
Nicole wrote an excellent article, loved it and all the photos. I live for each magazine.
Sylvia
Kent, WA
Farm Girl #5389
Back Door Farm Girls Chapter
http://vintagehousegoods.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2017 : 2:13:09 PM
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Sylvia, alot of my quilting gal-pals back in Spokane use only their FW for sewing their quilts....
I think I read somewhere that the mint green colored FW were made for England... and the white ones for Canada.... that being said... I probably should research it to see if that is correct ... lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2017 : 2:34:47 PM
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Mine was my MAMA's learned to sew on it I have the layaway papers she had to buy it too.
It is sick right now and really needs to go to Spokane.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 06:53:09 AM
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My first Featherweight was my mother's. She had paid $15 for it in college. I learned to sew on it and sewed lots of "me designed" Barbie doll clothes on it. I took it to college and sewed many a dorm sheet into a costume for a fraternity or other dance. It was used a lot in college. When I was pregnant with my son I decided to get a new Singer sewing machine. They asked about trading it in and I asked my mother. She said go ahead because them were goving me more than she had paid. We both were sorry later that I had done that. I got my next two Featherweights off of eBay - one for mom and one for me. When she passed away I got it back and now have the two.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13564 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 07:06:19 AM
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I loved the article! I also loved the "5 Generations" article by Mary Jane with photos of the ladies in her family.
I have a couple of vintage machines but they aren't Singers. One of them is cute little green Coronado, in a case, that I got for $5 from a local thrift store. It works but I just have it for decoration!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 07:54:43 AM
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Aw, shucks, thanks, girls! :)You all made me so happy to see this! I am so glad you liked the article.
I am hoping to finish something on my white Featherweight today, named "Snow White". I have named all the machines in my collection, isn't that a hoot? They are named after loved ones, previous owners, or just names that strike me when I see the machine. My DH is wanting to get a Glamper...I will take a Featherweight glamping with me if we do!
All my machines sew a bit differently, and I love that about them.
Linda, your story makes me a little sad. That sewing machine shop knew exactly what they were doing!
Thanks again, girls, you made my day with this thread. XOXO
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 09:11:51 AM
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Nicole... for sure.... take you FW with you Glamping.... I have been bringing mine (since I bought it) with me.... and the funny thing is l, one of my glamoing gal-pals brings hers also.... we have had fun chilaxing outside our trailers, stitching, gabbing and snacking.... who says you cant sew -n-go! or... go-n-sew.... lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 09:31:21 AM
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Yes, Nicole - that was 45 years ago, but they knew they would get a lot more for it, unless one of the store personnel got it. :-(
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 2:21:44 PM
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Not to lone ago I saw a feather weight with the open arm sleeve bed for sale still wish I would have bought it.
Why I don't know but it was so unique.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 4:47:21 PM
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My husband bought me the cutest little charm for a necklace with a vintage sewing machine in it. I will have to post a pic, you all would love it! I thought it was so thoughtful. It looks cute with my sisterhood and "hugs from MaryJane" necklace, layered. It was inexpensive (the best kind, imho), and just the CUTEST!
Diana, nothing haunts you like the vintage you didn't buy...especially a VSM!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9092 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2017 : 05:38:28 AM
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My vintage sewing machine was Richard's Grandma's. There is a picture of it on my blog. Its in the back entry way. The last I knew it still works. I guess this is not a featherweight but I had to brag anyway.
Nancy Jo
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Edited by - Nancy Gartenman on Mar 07 2017 05:42:12 AM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2017 : 09:30:24 AM
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I saw another vintage electric Singer with wooden case at an antique mall, passed it up, went bak 10 minutes later, and someone had already snatched it up. GRRRRRRRRRRR!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2017 : 11:09:14 AM
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You Snooze,.. You Loose!!!! lol!
Have I taught you nothing... Buy it when you see it,,, you can always return it...
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as some of my gal~pals say,,, (dealing w/the hubby),,, "It's easier to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission".. LOLOLOL!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2017 : 06:09:16 AM
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or Grace, sneak it in, make his favorite dinner, and act like it's been there all along he just forgot, LOLOLOL.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2017 : 07:58:00 AM
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Nicole.... trust me.. I have used the phrase , "what, this old thing? I've had it for awhile and now you just noticed it?"...
Lololol!
which by the way doesn't work on him any more... now he just rolls his eyes.....
Lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2017 : 08:05:14 AM
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Ok, quick story... at one point I had well over 2 dozen machine 4 of which were not vintage... I had scored yet another one at a local Thrift... (1950 machine in console)... brought it home... unloaded it and brought it into the garage...phone rings, I answer, it's my neighbor across the road, this what I hear, "Grace... I thought Gary told you not to bring anymore machines home "... me, "he 's not the Boss of me "... she say's ... "bake me some scones and I won't tell him "... gotta luv nosey neighbors! Lol!
On that note, She is truly a gem and we encourage each other to get into mischief! !! Lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
578 Posts
Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
578 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2017 : 08:27:18 AM
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Yepadoodle!
We luv our "orphanes"....
I actually got a 1960's sewing machine in a cabinet .... Drum roll please!!!
For 99cents!!!! Yep!!!
The Value Village Thrift store had a 99cent orange colored tag day... anything with an orange tag was 99cent... I almost fainted when I spotted the sewing machine! Even the hubby couldn't fuss at that price!!! Lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2017 : 6:13:30 PM
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My grandmother had a Singer treadle. I sewed on that until I got my first machine, a kenmore(by Sears). I am a quiltmaker and all of my friends have them but I never got one. My Viking#1 sews so well I didn't think I would need it. I gave my treadle to April so she could enjoy it too.
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Nana Shirl
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Shirley
Kit Carson
Colorado
USA
352 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2017 : 05:22:50 AM
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Oh girlies!! LOve this "thread"...My FW is Glad....my grandmas...I connect thru this lil machine... her motor is loose n can't be tighted anymore...but my son found one at THRIFT in Kansas,..I got her for Christmas....I am havin trouble with the stitch..the tension doesn't have the numbers like the other one...soooo am trying to figure that out..and a name for her....I'm thinking Dot..ya know....(Dorothy) Kansas......
You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis |
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Nana Shirl
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Shirley
Kit Carson
Colorado
USA
352 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2017 : 05:24:25 AM
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Ohhhh...And I loved the article...and all your stories! we are blessed!!!! YEs!!?!
You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2017 : 09:46:06 AM
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Thank you Sihirley! I am pulling out my Snow White Featherweight today and sewing a bit during this big old blizzard.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
www.facebook.com/suburbanfarmgirlblogger |
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