I'm doing a happy dance! A vintage featherweight Singer sewing machine has found it's way to my house. She is just a wee little thing, weighing in at 11 pounds. I have been wanting one for a long time and when I saw that Donna had one for sale, I asked my husband for an early wedding anniversary gift (next month). She was made in 1948 and belonged to a Ministers wife who sewed her clothes on it when she was in college. Some history for you…around 2.5 million were manufactured from 1933 to 1964 in Elizabethport, New Jersey; Clydebank, Scotland; and St. John's, Canada. I have not turned her on yet as she just arrived yesterday. Sweet Donna also sent along a fabric gift. Wonderful prints from Atsuko Matsuyama 30's collection. Be still my heart! Flower Sugar and 30's collection are my two all time favorite fabric lines. My heart is so full today!
Hugs,
Congratulations, use her a lot! I've been wanting one also! I love that fabric too!
ReplyDeleteShe looks gorgeous! You will use her a bunch for many years to come. I have one of the light green ones and I adore her. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift from your husband! And I L♥ve that fabric. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to love her. One thing I would suggest is to get a 1/4" foot with a guard. The foot that comes with it is 1/8". The one with the guard works like a dream :-) Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for telling me about that! I will certainly be getting one!
DeleteWonderful gift. I love vintage sewing machines and "things". Love the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteHi Renee. I am so glad she got there safely and you like the fabrics. Hope you love her as much as I love mine.
ReplyDeleteHugs
donna
Congratulations on acquiring your Featherweight. My sister-in-law sewed her wedding gown on hers in 1956. I was lucky enough to wear the same gown two years later for my own wedding. She still does all her sewing on the same machine. I hope she never gets rid of it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sewing!
Nancy
Congratulations! The ladies were just talking about this machine at our Quilt guild meeting last week. Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on your wonderful new machine. It looks so shiny and in really great condition. You will love using this machine, especially when you need to sew somewhere besides at home.
ReplyDeleteHappy early Anniversary! What a special gift!
ReplyDeleteIsn't Donna just the sweetest?! :0)
What a wonderful gift - lucky you! Your new treasure looks like it's in excellent condition, hope you have great fun using it. :)
ReplyDeleteI have a wonderful computerized Bernina that I love BUT I have to say that when I really want to piece, attend a retreat or just get down to the business of quilting I take out my Featherweight ... LOVE that little machine! Congrats on your upcoming anniversary and the new addition to your sewing home! Linda
ReplyDeleteOh, what a beautiful sewing machine and treasure!! So glad you were the one who bought it from Donna!! The perfect home to go to! Have fun sewing and with all those new pretties from sweet Donna, too!! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I'd be doing the happy dance too!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! xxx
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see this sweet machine go to your home. And your pretty fabrics!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a perfect home for the pretty machine to go to! Such pretty fabrics she sent along too! :) Enjoy your new treasure!! :) xo Holly
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect gift for you. You will love sewing with it. It is a beautiful little machine.
ReplyDeletexo Danielle