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This was my mother in law’s machine, bought new in 1958 as a wedding gift. She took amazing care of the machine until she passed shortly before I met my husband. After we got married I was talking with my father in law and we got on to sewing and sewing machines as I was looking for one. The next weekend he came over and handed me Lucy’s 99K explaining the history and that he wanted me to have it so it stayed in the family. My daughter has already staked a claim on it down the road.

She just got back from having her motor completely rewound and got a good deep cleaning by a trusted professional who has been taking care of it since before I was gifted it 20 years ago. The first time I took it in after I got it he looked at the serial number and said I know this machine before looking it up. His families shop had been working on it since 1978! She still sews like a dream and I use her weekly.

I was also just given MY grandmothers 1951 15-91 and it will be going into the shop as it’s been sitting on my mother’s shelf for 30+ years without use. Going to have them rewind the motor and replace all the electrical cords along with a deep cleaning because after looking to see if it was something I could handle it was apparent that it needs a full blown electrical redo. Otherwise it’s in great shape with everything moving freely when I turn the wheel. I can’t wait to get it back as I have a perfect table for it! I’ll post pictures when she’s all cleaned up and pretty.

I had no idea this was even a thing! This boy has done this his whole life and it makes me laugh every time.

A 1917 Singer RedEye I just finished cleaning and oiling.

Palisades is my 150 pound Great Dane, she has a bed, a huge, comfy, soft bed. But she likes my Chihuahuas bed better. Goldie doesn’t mind because she’s generous.

Palisades is my 150 pound Great Dane, she has a bed, a huge, comfy, soft bed. But she likes my Chihuahuas bed better. Goldie doesn’t mind because she’s generous.

I’m a pink girl, color wise, and this machine just ticks every box for me! She has beautiful lines, her original pink foot pedal, black accents! Just love it all! She’s a 1960 brother “Window-Matic” straight stitch, deluxe, sewing machine. It even has its original good housekeeping seal of approval riveted onto it. Anyways, I can’t wait to get her fully up and running, she moves freely so it shouldn’t take too much. I just need to test the motor and make sure it doesn’t need to be rewired or anything. A good cleaning and a little bit of oil is hopefully all she needs.

This is Agatha, my current two week old foster. She’s a little on the small side, but very feisty.

We’ve had this baby for 24 hours now. We made a quick trip to the vet this morning and she got a clean bill of health. Vet agreed with me that she’s between two and three weeks old but on the small side. You can see how small in the picture with my husband. She’s, eating, peeing, pooping, all the things. She’s also starting to relax and not be stressed or fearful. Also, look at those toe beans!! She has a heart shape on her little pad🩷♥️🩷♥️🩷

We’ve had this baby for 24 hours now. We made a quick trip to the vet this morning and she got a clean bill of health. Vet agreed with me that she’s between two and three weeks old but on the small side. You can see how small in the picture with my husband. She’s, eating, peeing, pooping, all the things. She’s also starting to relax and not be stressed or fearful. Also, look at those toe beans!! She has a heart shape on her little pad🩷♥️🩷♥️🩷

This baby was found in a friends backyard. She watched her for 24 hours, even set up a box for her over night on her porch but no mama showed up on camera. They had looked back at the 24 hours prior and think her mama was moving a litter two nights ago and got spoked. They supplanted her with a bottle so she’s in good shape but after almost 48 hours and no sign of mama on camera again they called me. They are leaving town tomorrow and the official rescues are full, knowing that I occasionally take foster babies for my vet’s office when people drop them off, they called me. I’m guessing she’s between two and three weeks old based on her teeth, eyes and coordination. She’s also very feisty and very demanding and that’s all good as far as I’m concerned. I will be very interested to see how her color comes in, other than some gold on her face a small spot on her chest and some sprinkles across her toes she’s very dark. The last bottle baby Tortie I had was sprinkled with gold from her head to the tip of her tail from day one.

This baby was found in a friends backyard. She watched her for 24 hours, even set up a box for her over night on her porch but no mama showed up on camera. They had looked back at the 24 hours prior and think her mama was moving a litter two nights ago and got spoked. They supplanted her with a bottle so she’s in good shape but after 48 hours and no sign of mama on camera again they called me. They are leaving town tomorrow and the official rescues are full, knowing that I occasionally take foster babies for my vet’s office when people drop them off they called me. I’m guessing she’s between two and three weeks old based on her teeth, eyes and coordination. She’s also very feisty and very demanding and that’s all good as far as I’m concerned. I will be very interested to see how her color comes in, other than some gold on her face a small spot on her chest and some sprinkles across her toes she’s very dark. The last bottle, baby toy I had was sprinkled with gold from vher head to the tip of her tail from day one.

A 1930’s table top Singer Pinking Machine.

I didn’t even make it home yet but I’m so excited I had to take pictures and share it! It’s Singer child’s model 20 in its original 1947/48 box! She has everything! And she works!

A nice little collection that I got at an estate auction. I normally don’t go for milk glass but they were part of this lot I got at auction for $40. The bowl is huge and gorgeous and the butter dish is just fun. The slag glass pitcher was what caught my eye before I saw the rest of it. And the bonus, two pieces of the Italian art glass baskets just made my day.

This Model 42 cabinet was dusty and in need of a good cleaning but otherwise, perfect condition! Oh my goodness, the condition of the wood, the drawers all line up perfectly and the catch mechanisms still work perfectly. The complete cherry on top is the original ink well with its marble, intact with no chips. I had a 201 I had also recently cleaned up that needed a cabinet and was a perfect fit. She’s going to a good home with a friend of mine who will love it.

This Model 42 cabinet was dusty and in need of a good cleaning but otherwise, perfect condition! Oh my goodness, the condition of the wood, the drawers all line up perfectly and the catch mechanisms still work perfectly. The complete cherry on top is the original ink well with its marble, intact with no chips. I had a 201 that needed a cabinet and was a perfect fit. She’s going to a good home with a friend of mine who will love it.

Dude has not moved for an hour and I have to go to bed 😭

Recently acquired a Singer Feather Weight and tonight when my modern Brother went down with tension issues I pulled it out and continued piecing the quilt top I’m working on.

This morning as I’m scrolling through marketplace on FB I came across a listing for a fully restored and functional 1949 Singer 31-15. When I went to check it out I was thrilled. She’s been a one family machine since she came to the US from Scotland where she was manufactured. Grandfather bought her new for the family upholstery business, dad got it when he ran the business and daughter inherited from him. It came with all its manuals and maintenance records as well as the restoration records. She has all original parts including the fully restored table top! Took her for a test drive and I am in love!

He sits in the weirdest positions