But I do love VTT & I check out Colorado Lady's blog to see what all the others have to show. So won't you join us? I know you must have one or two vintage pieces around the house!
Due to the lateness of the hour[after 3 a.m. mountain time] I have chosen a couple of quick items to show.
First is another of my working vintage machines-I have no idea of it's age, but I bought this Riccar ofrom eBay, for $26, a steal, it's a sweet little machine but the case is missing & the base is a bit worn.No matter, no one else seemed to want it either so I bought it at the last moment. I need to scout eBay for a replacement case.
Here's another old timer that appeared to be a homeless orphan on eBay, I always feel sorry for them when I see that they aren't wanted!This old top is rather fragile, maybe it's feed sacks, hand pieced, a few seams were rather poor & needed a bit of TLC before I quilted it. I think it was $10-15. I used a muslin on the back & a very basic meandering quilting design so I could wander where ever I need to stabilize the weak seams .
It's sweet & cuddly & I have no notion of it's destination-yet!
Now if I have peaked your interest in all things vintage visit Coloradolady & check out the wide assortment of VTT blogger's offerings.
Ooo, so nice!
ReplyDeleteI bet the postage added a lot to the cost of the machine. I think the lettering on the machine is very interesting, especially the border around the base. At first it looks like a geometric design, but is actually RICRICRIC...
ReplyDeleteGreat items today! That quilt looks wonderful! Soft and worn!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt! Do you ever sew on the machine? What a find! And your grandson is absolutely adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt and machine, the fabrics in the middle of the quilt look very similar to some fabrics in a quilt my mom used to have. I am glad you took these unwanted treasures into your home. Have a great VTT.
ReplyDeleteLove that sewing machine. . . and love that it still works!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt and I'm so glad it's found a loving home. Happy VTT..have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhadda ya doin' up at 3 AM woman? :)
ReplyDeleteYou're so funny. You feel sorry for the quilt that no one wants. I'm the same about cheesy painted ceramics in the thrift shop but I walk on by callously.
But that little quilt is a treasure! The sewing machine looks small, is it?
That's a neat sewing machine. I've seen a couple of other posts with old sewing machines. Must be a geat collectible.
ReplyDeleteIt would be fun to be able to watch you find little gems like these. After I take care of my current quilt debt, I'm going to have to look on Ebay. I love the older quilts for their softness, but my quilt will be soft and cuddlier one day. I'm proud that I will be the one softening it up.
ReplyDeleteHugs and happy ebaying!
Helen
love old sewing machines & quilts..yours are fab!!
ReplyDeleteeBay.. treasure trove ~ the biggest in this world! hehehe.. amazing what you can find in eBay.. I am big fan of eBay and your sewing machine is a great find! have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteToday is Singer Day!!! I posted mine today too, and so did a BUNCH of others. (Well, technically, that was yesterday - - - but who's technical!?)
ReplyDeleteI see you are one of the others who posted a sewing machine for VTT. I was told there were others besides me. Happy to find yours. The first sewing machine I ever owned was a Riccar. It was a much new version than the one you have there of course. I know longer have it. I forget what happened to it. Now I have 3 Singer machines with the one I posted my most recently acquired one.
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