A small but beautiful hand crank sewing machine
I've saved this post to share today. Last week, I went with two friends from the Monday night quilting class to Anaheim.
I've mentioned M&L Fabrics before, and of course we went there.
A person could get into trouble in here, if she didn't have a plan! I was basically purchasing background prints, so it was all good.
Meet Mr. Lloyd Askew. He loves sewing machines. He has repaired and rebuilt them for 20 years, and it started as a side job or hobby.
~ I was viewing history on these shelves ~
I thought I loved sewing machines...until I met him. This is what greeted us in his garage.
For those of you who don't know, years ago in 1933 Singer Sewing Machine Company put out a wondreful little doll-like machine that was portable, lighter weight than most machines of the day. It was well built and had a true but simple straight stitch. It seemed to lose favor in the 1960's-70's when most seamstresses wanted the zigzag or other fancy stitches. I'm one of them, growing up I sewed mostly on a Kenmore. But, these little machines still hold a charm to us girls who love fabric. He has so much more than featherweights, though....
I told him I'd love to share his collection.
~ mother of pearl inlay ~
hand painted, not decals
I think he said this one was from 1858 ~
a child's machine~ The first time I ever saw an Elna, I was in my 20's. My friend Patty Bullock was sewing on it, and it was green like this mini one-!
His collection of machines literally would rival a museum...
"AMERICAN" ~ don't you love it?
Oh, you know what else? He has them all sewing, in working order. I was amazed at the beauty of them.
While we were there, I was shopping, too. My birthday is Sunday, 7/17. This little one is older than I am (not by much, though!),
Now, I guess I'd better go sew a bit!
Happy Quilting ~
We did lunch too. But I was wanting to share about sewing machines.
Mr. Lloyd Askew
There is a man that has a love for them, and we went to see his featherweights in particular.Meet Mr. Lloyd Askew. He loves sewing machines. He has repaired and rebuilt them for 20 years, and it started as a side job or hobby.
~ I was viewing history on these shelves ~
I thought I loved sewing machines...until I met him. This is what greeted us in his garage.
Lloyd servicing my friend Lety's machine.
For those of you who don't know, years ago in 1933 Singer Sewing Machine Company put out a wondreful little doll-like machine that was portable, lighter weight than most machines of the day. It was well built and had a true but simple straight stitch. It seemed to lose favor in the 1960's-70's when most seamstresses wanted the zigzag or other fancy stitches. I'm one of them, growing up I sewed mostly on a Kenmore. But, these little machines still hold a charm to us girls who love fabric. He has so much more than featherweights, though....
I told him I'd love to share his collection.
~ mother of pearl inlay ~
hand painted, not decals
a couple hand cranked machines...
He smiled and said sure!
I think he said this one was from 1858 ~
~what's not to love about these child's versions?
a child's machine~ The first time I ever saw an Elna, I was in my 20's. My friend Patty Bullock was sewing on it, and it was green like this mini one-!
His collection of machines literally would rival a museum...
"AMERICAN" ~ don't you love it?
Or this one, that's me!
American Girl, a child's machine. No bobbin, this one does a chain stitch ~
Oh, you know what else? He has them all sewing, in working order. I was amazed at the beauty of them.
and thanks to my sweet Larry, it came home with me. *VBG*
Now, I guess I'd better go sew a bit!
Happy Quilting ~
