tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post3457450601837776400..comments2024-03-29T07:51:45.350-07:00Comments on Cat Patches: A Few Little ThingsBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05835208971743967582noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-85207465179801981522014-06-14T21:14:11.529-07:002014-06-14T21:14:11.529-07:00You just blasted that last snow lady out! Wow! I...You just blasted that last snow lady out! Wow! It looks terrific. More than half of 'em done now, right?<br /><br />You're really on a roll now. A lot of sashings & cornerstones in the Good Morning quilt. Looking mighty fine indeed.<br /><br />Maybe if the Willamette D is still there the next time you go, you could always offer them less - if you were looking for a treadle for your sewing room decor. :^)<br /><br />Enjoy Matthew's graduation day tomorrow! WoooHoooOOOoo!!!<br />And happy Father's Day to Mike too!quiltzyxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847188443140845514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-57133112415516418802014-06-14T14:38:39.866-07:002014-06-14T14:38:39.866-07:00I also meant to say that I agree with $30 being pr...I also meant to say that I agree with $30 being pricey for that machine. If it were cleaned up a bit, it might seem more reasonable.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06136264132659958527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-34208209762589297682014-06-14T14:34:35.842-07:002014-06-14T14:34:35.842-07:00That is a winder for a long bobbin, shuttle type m...That is a winder for a long bobbin, shuttle type machine. It looks just like the bobbin winder on my mother's old Montgomery Ward machine, although the machine itself looks very different. My understanding is that the National Sewing Machine Co made the MW machines and several other "badged brands", but I haven't had much luck finding good info about them. Mother's machine was purchased new in the late 30's or early 40's by mail order. She paid $12.50 for it.<br />Congratulations to Matthew and to a very proud Mom & Dad!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06136264132659958527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-91213504844788659312014-06-13T23:03:23.910-07:002014-06-13T23:03:23.910-07:00Your snowman block is lovely Barbara. So are your ...Your snowman block is lovely Barbara. So are your Good Morning quilt blocks.Christine Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920647581818665215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-80078332957572641122014-06-13T18:29:54.253-07:002014-06-13T18:29:54.253-07:00Sweet vintage find. If you ever have questions th...Sweet vintage find. If you ever have questions there is an awesome Vintage Sewing machine group on fb. I have learned alot from them and they share amazing stuff! I have acquired three vintage machines since joining the group.Lucky Duck Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968961207550409189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-90099135677609933722014-06-13T18:29:52.948-07:002014-06-13T18:29:52.948-07:00Sweet vintage find. If you ever have questions th...Sweet vintage find. If you ever have questions there is an awesome Vintage Sewing machine group on fb. I have learned alot from them and they share amazing stuff! I have acquired three vintage machines since joining the group.Lucky Duck Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968961207550409189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-46989881371308040452014-06-13T17:11:54.121-07:002014-06-13T17:11:54.121-07:00Your snow lady looks great. You continue to just ...Your snow lady looks great. You continue to just move ahead on all your projects. <br /><br />Enjoy the weekend. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-36692352289666046672014-06-13T11:13:42.954-07:002014-06-13T11:13:42.954-07:00A fun day for you to work on your fav projects and...A fun day for you to work on your fav projects and a trip to Goodwill. Everyone commented on the old machine so I'll not say any more on it. I use to have a few of the old spindle bobbins and remember watching my grandmother when she filled one. Sew on.<br />Diane Wildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08480672353354306576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-6228595421102536452014-06-13T07:03:18.555-07:002014-06-13T07:03:18.555-07:00Vintage Machines were made to last so you can find...Vintage Machines were made to last so you can find the ones the owner loved a lot and had taken good care of. This one looks like a jewel. Many of these older machines do have manuals which can be found online. Your friend google can help you with that as there are many very good sites available, and usually the manuals are free. You are correct the pic you showed is the bobbin winder which this machine uses the long spindle bobbins, it is a real treat to see one of these wind a bobbin as the arm goes back and forth to get the thread even, but you need the shuttle for the bobbin to work in the machine. Many of these shuttles have been misplaced or taken for other machines .But there are still sources for these in todays world. There is nothing like the hum of a treadle machine . There are also lots of online communities that cherish these. Treadle On is a popular site.The stitches these machines make are unmatched by the newer models. Enjoyed the pic, thanks for sharing! crazy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732146613926403990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-38301290180318259142014-06-13T06:03:45.795-07:002014-06-13T06:03:45.795-07:00That is a 'badged' machine, I believe. Ma...That is a 'badged' machine, I believe. Many companies had another company make the sewing machines, then they had their own 'badge' put on the machine. The tension is a 'leaf' tension. Yes, that is the bobbin winder. You can clean it with sewing machine oil, and cotton balls (lots of them). Members of Treadle On will be able to help you with info on your machine (needles, where to get bobbins, etc). http://www.mckennalinn.com/sewing-machine-how-tos/ her site will tell you how to clean the machine without damaging the decals. Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-25163909866692665782014-06-13T03:50:13.267-07:002014-06-13T03:50:13.267-07:00I like when you post the picture of the next snow ...I like when you post the picture of the next snow lady because now I'm looking for where to put the cat. <br />Congrats to Matthew, I can't think of a better Father's Day gift. Dana Gaffneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02023202806714127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-29276336093733751742014-06-12T22:46:27.259-07:002014-06-12T22:46:27.259-07:00Interesting information on the Willamette D machin...Interesting information on the Willamette D machine. The M&f add says they are bringing it to women outside the Portland area so it makes me think it was named after our river or valley. I just did a little research out of curiosity and it was badged the Willamette D by National to be sold through Meier and Frank. Judy1522https://www.blogger.com/profile/08002999458613812287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-69394151238609503222014-06-12T21:22:55.944-07:002014-06-12T21:22:55.944-07:00What fun little stitcheries - this will be so swee...What fun little stitcheries - this will be so sweet. Curious where you will put the little kittie in the next one. Interesting history on the machine - not a name I am familiar with. Poor girl looks really beat up.Vroomans' Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258050499246235109noreply@blogger.com