My go-to sewing machine is a Singer I purchased in 1990 (I think). She's a sturdy workhorse. My only complaint is that she doesn't like free motion quilting. If I could find a used one, I'd buy it to have a back up.
The machine I next use the most is my longarm -- it's not really a longarm, but I don't know what else to call it. I have a Pfaff Grand Quilter mounted on a frame. This has allowed me to free-motion quilt without stress.
And then I treated myself to a Singer Featherweight (1947). I purchased this at an estate sale. I almost didn't get it. A gentleman was looking at it but didn't like that it didn't have a case nor the price. The moment his hand left the machine, I slapped mine on it. And I got $25 off the price!!
And then I got greedy and bought a second Featherweight. This one is from 1957. I haven't sewn on her yet. I'd love to have one from 1968 (my year of birth) and a white one.
I purchased a used serger. I'm registered to take a class at my LQS in the new year so I can learn how to use it properly.
I also have my grandmother's Singer Treadle. I haven't gotten around to getting her cleaned up, but I believe it still works.
And I have two Singers that I rescued from yard sales. I purchased this one for $10, but I need to purchase a cord and foot pedal. Since I don't need another working machine, I'm not in a rush to get this working -- about $150 to buy the parts.
I got this one at yard sale for $15. It's a Singer Touch and Sew that uses cams. I was intrigued so I bought her home. I haven't used this one yet.
Now it's time to head to my parents to spend Christmas Eve. My brother and his daughters will be joining us on Boxing Day.
✔ Day 24 of the 31 Day Blog Writing Challenge.
How many is too many? How much space do you have? It's all relative, right? I hope you have a great time with family. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou can never have too many sewing machines. I'm on the lookout for a featherweight.
ReplyDeleteU can never have too many sewing machines!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe really good machines only get better with age, like a fine wine. You've got a really good collection of machines, each with their own benefits.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a collection you have there, Ms. Anja! I was just offered a vintage Singer with table and turned it down. I would have said yes if it were a Featherweight, which I could imagine taking on retreats and such. (The voice of reason -- aka my husband -- factored into this decision, I assure you!)
ReplyDeleteI love your collection of sewing machines. I don't think that you can ever have too many :)
ReplyDeleteI have a Bernina , my old Bernina, a Touch and Sew my DH bought in 1975 when we got married, my first Singer in a wooden case I got for Christmas the year I was 13, a Juki I quilt on a frame, a serger, and the White treadle from my DMILs estate.
ReplyDeleteI also have a featherweight my MIL found in the garbage at a garage sale
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