Some Dear Jane blocks and a picture of my treadle :-D

Not a lot of sewing going on these past couple of weeks since I’ve been research vintage machines and been away to collect on :)  First a picture of what followed me home from Glasgow.

Here is the Singer 27 Treadle.

As  you can see I have my work cut out for me.  I’ve cleaned up the head a little but I need to find a new front plate.  Then I need to wait for some warmer weather so I can refurbish the top and irons.  but it is really lovely.

Last week I made one Dear Jane block.  And here it is:-

F-5 Parcheesi - A combination of machine piecing and hand appliqué; and this week another :-D

B-4 Chris’s Soccer Field.  Which I paper pieced using my Vintage Jones Family CS hand crank sewing machine.  It makes a nice stitch :)

That’s it from me for now ; –D

Happy Stitching, Elly

A Couple More Dear Janes!! and some Antique machines .

H-9 SNOWFKE
H-9 SNOWFLAKE MELT AND J-13 PAM’S BELLS
I also ‘acquired’ a ‘new to me’ 221K1 Singer Featherweight. Conceived 28th April 1952 Serial # EH 241222 :-D   Alas, the motor didn’t appear to work so I have sent it off to a Gent in London Mr Graham Forsdyke who hopefully will be able to fix it.  He has a great website here:- www.singer-featherweight.com(at least I hope this is the correct addy as I couldn’t check it out because my Mozilla is being a pain)
Anyway, he has absolutely LOOOOAAADSS of info on his website.
Oh and nearly forgot ;-D  here is the new baby:-

and just for the crack here is one that I was totally obsessed about working on yesterday:-

It is a Jones CS handcrank Circa. sewing machine approx 1890s,  that I ‘acquired’ there’s that word again ;) A couple years ago.
I had no idea how to thread the shuttle bobbin until yesterday.  Many hours spent researching on the net and a cat lick of a clean and here it is.  I even managed to wind thread on a bobbin pin and sew with it :)) so I’m a happy bunny.  Oh what the ‘eck here’s another picture of the beautiful rose decals:-

Isn’t it gorgeous!!!  It needs more work in the cleaning department and the wood work needs some TLC but hopefully this is a good start.
That’s me for now.  It’s a gorgeous day to be outside so when DH gets himself dressed I think I’ll twist his arm to do some de-cluttering of the garage and clean the car.  Both are in serious need of doing!!
Hugs Elly

Vintage sewing machine

This little beauty came into my possession yesterday. It needs some TLC but is really pretty. I've no idea how it works as it's got the old type of shuttle bobbins but hopefully someone will guide me. First though I need to give it a thorough cleaning and oiling. It has mother of pearl rose decoration on it and a badge. If anyone knows anything about this please let me know thank you. It's serial number is 538050.

Singer Sewing Machine FW 222K August 1957

A new baby arrived today. Bought on Ebay is a Singer Sewing Machine Featherweight 222K cira August 1957

Singer Sewing Machine Model 66K 1928

This is the poor treadle I got 'thrown in' with the 201K. I've only just managed to make out the serial number although a couple of numbers are a little unsure. The serial number is Y5813145.
So as a result I was able to track down what I think is the model and year of birth.
I'm hoping to get at least the base spruced up. I think (and let me know if I'm wrong) that the rest is beyond renovation, well certainly beyond my capabilities and knowledge. Any ideas, suggestions, etc., all welcome. The wrought iron parts are ceased up so not sure if I'll get that wheel moving. It may just end up being decorative with a new table top on. Isn't this such a crying shame. It makes me sad how something once so beautiful was left to go to rack and ruin.
Thank you to Laurie and Jacqui I was able to get my facts correct. I was looking at the wrong set of serial numbers, duh!!

Vintage Singer Sewing Machine 201K circa.1948

Look what I acquired today!!! My very first vintage sewing machine. Thrown in was a treadle machine with table and base. The metal base can be salvaged but the machine and table and drawers have to go to the recylce. They are way beyond repair having spent a lot of time outside in the elements. Anyway, here is my new baby. Now I have to find spare parts and most importantly an instruction manual for it. Anyone got a spare? I've no idea what I've let myself in for.
It is in good condition since it is 60 years old. The metal bits are all nice and shiny and the wheel turns effortlessly and quietly.