I was up late again last night and was looking around on Craigslist at old sewing machines. I found one that I would love to have, a Singer Red Eye. Of course, I'm not getting it even though I really wanted it. I posted on Facebook about it, just joking around, wondering if I could sneak it in the house without Richard knowing. He doesn't really care, he just usually rolls his eyes when I mention another machine.
So I received a message from a dear friend of mine on Facebook. We used to work together 20+ years ago at a sewing factory and we made jeans, Levi's and Arizona brand for JCP. Anyway....her message said that she had two old machines that if I wanted them, I could have them FREE! LOL! Ummmm....my mouth just dropped, of course I want them....wait do they work? She said they did but hadn't been used in years so I figure they will need a good cleaning and oiling. She was at work so I had to wait until today for photos of them and she couldn't remember right off what kind they were but here are the photos that she sent to me.
The photos are a little blurry but this one is a New Home. I asked her if it was a New Home and she said it was.
This photo shows the cabinet a little better. She said the cabinet on this one was in good condition.
The second one is a Morse 600. She said she bought it at a yard sale years ago for $10 because of it's color.
She said the cabinet on this one was a little rough. If it is, I will probably just take it out of the cabinet because I really don't have the space for a ton of cabinets. I'll just wait and see.
Of course, I told her that I want them and I will go pick them up in a few days. I'm excited to get two more babies! I'll take better photos of them once I get them home.
Kristie
Tonight I figure I will show you something else on my design wall instead of my Double Wedding Ring that I am still working on. I have 2 different projects up there tonight.
The first one is my new leader and ender project. Honestly, I'm not crazy about it because I don't tend to work with brighter colors but I have a tub of 2.5" squares that I just keep moving around so I figure if I use them then I will not have to keep looking at them. LOL! This will probably be a donation quilt once it is finished.
You really can't tell from this photo but there is a little bit of everything in there, from Christmas fabric to 80's fabrics. Even some ducks and taxi cabs too. LOL!
The second one I believe I will like. Don't worry, I'm not working on it right now, I just wanted to make a couple of sample blocks to make sure I liked it before I started really piecing on it. It is Bonnie's Rectangle Wrangle. I have a few others that need to be finished before I jump in on this one. I'm thinking this will be a nice winter project.
I am still working on my Double Wedding Ring quilt too. Actually, I figure this will be another sleepless night for me so I will probably work on it for a bit. Richard is off tonight but he is to the point that he can't sleep on his nights off either. LOL!
That's all for now...
Kristie
I'm still working on my Metro Rings/Double Wedding Ring quilt. I have a few more pieces ready to square up and add to my design wall but hopefully I will get those squared up tonight or tomorrow.
I'm sure I will be up late again tonight since Richard is working and I am having a hard time sleeping. Hopefully I will have a chance to work on it a little more.
Earlier in the evening I did get to work on it a little.
I'm hoping that I will be able to get this finished before my sister's wedding shower but it's not looking good. :(
I have been very busy working on other things besides quilting, like stuff for my sister's wedding. Here is her bouquet to throw. Most of the flowers in it are just leftover flowers from the other bouquets and stuff.
Here are the 3 bridesmaids bouquets and again her throw bouquet is in there too.
Two mother's corsages.
Next I will be making 12 boutonnieres, pew bows, archway decor, all of the wedding ceremony decor, and all of the reception decor too. So if you don't hear from me for a bit you will know why. LOL! Her wedding is October 5th.
Kristie
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