Monday, June 27, 2011

Knitting Pretty in 1935 and 2011

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I chose the lower left sweater 2011 version made with soft cotton There are so many things in this world that seem to be so old an...
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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Washing a Big Cut of Fabic

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My gosh, I got this helpful hint recently and had to share it.  Forgive me I do not know the name of the person who wrote this but they are...
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Monday, June 13, 2011

Embroidery with a Willcox & Gibbs

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Just a quick post about the Willcox and Gibbs I wrote about here: Willcox and Gibbs Chainstitch Sewing Machine I mentioned before that...
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Sunday, June 12, 2011

The Singer Blind Stitch Attachment

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This little thing has been an attachment I have avoided using for a long time.  It came in a case with a sewing machine so it was a stow a...
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The Greist Decorative Zigzagger

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Greist Zigzagger Here I go with yet another zigzagger attachment.  This one goes up against my little Chadwicke's that I reviewed e...
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Friday, May 6, 2011

Still Popular After All These Years, the Singer 221 Featherwieght.

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Singer 221 1946 The Singer 221 "Featherweight" is easily the most popular vintage sewing machine, by far.  It has numerous fan...
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Sunday, February 20, 2011

History in Action, the 1859 Wheeler and Wilson #3

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I would like to introduce you to an special piece of history, the Wheeler Wilson #3 sewing machine.  Now those that know me understand I do...
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