Hiya, hermiters! I hope you were all productive enough for your tastes!
I had progress... and negative progress! I work on FFIII during IHSW and this time, the mistake finally showed itself! Doing the letters worked! This is more exciting than it really should be being that I spent a good portion of my stitchy time frogging haha.
A close up of the area before I picked it out. The letters are to have a 1-block "border" around them where the color touches. The top left corner of the N does not! But, the right side does. So at least I knew the mistake was everywhere to the left of the N which wound up not being too terrible to fix, especially since I start out the colored portions in half-stitches only (see, I learn from previous mistakes lol). I took out the entire area above N just in case though; in the after picture, you can see the outline of the frogged area. I put a small length in before I started stitching the I... not letting another mistake happen again (famous last words :b)! I am very pleased that this mistake is gone, Gone, GONE!
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Since I don't have a lot of IHSW to show off, how about some of my thrifty finds? If you don't know, I get most of my crafty supplies in thrift stores. I am definitely my mother's daughter when it comes to spotting bargains!
Crochet books, leaflets, and magazines! I adore the older Star/American Thread Co. magazines and squeal like an overly-excited dolphin whenever I find one. I was particularly happy with the "Doily Bouquet"; there are some truly stunning pieces in there. Unfortunately they are not always in the best shape! Some are missing covers or are falling apart at the seams.
A tatting kit! My great-great-aunt was a prolific tatter and I love the delicate look it produces on the edge of things. I was tickled to find this in the thrift store. It came with two large balls of thread, two small balls, and two different shuttles, all with the original prices lol. Anyone know some good resources to learn this amazing art? Preferably books as our poor Internet does not much like YouTube. Though if there is an absolutely amazing tutorial I will haul my laptop to the library and practice with headphones!
This is probably my most exciting discovery. Since we live in a rural area, we do not have trash or recycling pickup. So, I take my recycling down to the center once a month and always toss a glance at their bulk trash pile. There's usually some interesting things, though almost always broken. This time, I noticed a nice little desk looking thing (only the back was visible). I like old furniture so I snooped. It's a sewing machine! I am unashamed to ask for trash (lol) so the guys helped me load it into the truck.
After spending a few hours looking things up and taking a "what is it?" sewing machine quiz, it is a 1951 Singer 201-2 (potted motor). I am unsure if it is the original cabinet but knowing the area, I would suspect it is. It was obviously well-loved at one time, and came with a great little diagram on how to thread the machine written on the back of an envelope. :) It also came with an assortment of feet (including 4 hemming feet of different makes lol), spare bulbs, and a tiny mountain of metal bobbins.
I had low expectations of it working (it was put out for recycling after all). BUT IT WORKS. There is just something about older machines' sound that I just love. It does need a good cleaning and I'll have to get some fresh oil and grease for it. I think I will have it rewired as well. Most of the wiring was intact but from the machine to the pedal you can tell it's showing its age. I really look forward to playing with it and sewing again. More to learn! Maybe I'll finally be able to create some finish-finishes! :D
It is really amazing what people will throw out. Those of you who thrift shop or perhaps get lucky in recycling centers, what are your great crafty finds?
Have I talked you to death? Maybe I should stop rambling. I'll just leave you with a friendly reminder about my little giveaway! Thanks for reading and I hope you have a lovely life this week~! :D
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I had progress... and negative progress! I work on FFIII during IHSW and this time, the mistake finally showed itself! Doing the letters worked! This is more exciting than it really should be being that I spent a good portion of my stitchy time frogging haha.
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| after - FINAL(ly) |
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| wrong! |
A close up of the area before I picked it out. The letters are to have a 1-block "border" around them where the color touches. The top left corner of the N does not! But, the right side does. So at least I knew the mistake was everywhere to the left of the N which wound up not being too terrible to fix, especially since I start out the colored portions in half-stitches only (see, I learn from previous mistakes lol). I took out the entire area above N just in case though; in the after picture, you can see the outline of the frogged area. I put a small length in before I started stitching the I... not letting another mistake happen again (famous last words :b)! I am very pleased that this mistake is gone, Gone, GONE!
Since I don't have a lot of IHSW to show off, how about some of my thrifty finds? If you don't know, I get most of my crafty supplies in thrift stores. I am definitely my mother's daughter when it comes to spotting bargains!
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| most were 25¢ each |
Crochet books, leaflets, and magazines! I adore the older Star/American Thread Co. magazines and squeal like an overly-excited dolphin whenever I find one. I was particularly happy with the "Doily Bouquet"; there are some truly stunning pieces in there. Unfortunately they are not always in the best shape! Some are missing covers or are falling apart at the seams.
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| tatting supplies - $5 |
A tatting kit! My great-great-aunt was a prolific tatter and I love the delicate look it produces on the edge of things. I was tickled to find this in the thrift store. It came with two large balls of thread, two small balls, and two different shuttles, all with the original prices lol. Anyone know some good resources to learn this amazing art? Preferably books as our poor Internet does not much like YouTube. Though if there is an absolutely amazing tutorial I will haul my laptop to the library and practice with headphones!
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| front, minor cosmetic damage - free! |
This is probably my most exciting discovery. Since we live in a rural area, we do not have trash or recycling pickup. So, I take my recycling down to the center once a month and always toss a glance at their bulk trash pile. There's usually some interesting things, though almost always broken. This time, I noticed a nice little desk looking thing (only the back was visible). I like old furniture so I snooped. It's a sewing machine! I am unashamed to ask for trash (lol) so the guys helped me load it into the truck.
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| cast iron glory - free!! |
After spending a few hours looking things up and taking a "what is it?" sewing machine quiz, it is a 1951 Singer 201-2 (potted motor). I am unsure if it is the original cabinet but knowing the area, I would suspect it is. It was obviously well-loved at one time, and came with a great little diagram on how to thread the machine written on the back of an envelope. :) It also came with an assortment of feet (including 4 hemming feet of different makes lol), spare bulbs, and a tiny mountain of metal bobbins.
I had low expectations of it working (it was put out for recycling after all). BUT IT WORKS. There is just something about older machines' sound that I just love. It does need a good cleaning and I'll have to get some fresh oil and grease for it. I think I will have it rewired as well. Most of the wiring was intact but from the machine to the pedal you can tell it's showing its age. I really look forward to playing with it and sewing again. More to learn! Maybe I'll finally be able to create some finish-finishes! :D
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| beautiful! FREE!!! |
It is really amazing what people will throw out. Those of you who thrift shop or perhaps get lucky in recycling centers, what are your great crafty finds?
Have I talked you to death? Maybe I should stop rambling. I'll just leave you with a friendly reminder about my little giveaway! Thanks for reading and I hope you have a lovely life this week~! :D
Woohoo! Glad you found your mistake since this one has to be perfect for one of the best FF games ever. Great finds too.
ReplyDeleteo my, someone who knows the game! :DDD I personally like X the most but I'm not attempting that bag of worms until I feel a bit more confident in my pattern making skills haha! Thanks so much~
DeleteGreat finds! The sewing machine is really a treasure.
ReplyDeleteVery successful thrifty haul! Lucky you, that's antique and working too, a treasure:) Great progress!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much~ If all this were one trip, I think I would probably die from excitement overload LOL. The magazines especially have been slow to trickle in. :D
DeleteStill good progress after reparing the mistake :)
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What a find! So jealous of that gorgeous machine! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome find Rosey. I wish I would have been able to get my mom's old machine from the late 30's. Lovely stitching.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Awesome find!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds specially the sewing machine
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, I love it~ :D
DeleteGood that you finally got the stitches right, I sometimes put off frogging and then it keeps on bothering me. You have got great and big finds!!:) I am not aware of thrift shops here. I live in a big metro city where I guess might be thousands of shops where I might get something, but I think my husband will have to buy a new house to keep those things:) As of now I haven't explored that area.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find, old machines are so lovely. I wonder what's been made on that in the past and what kind of lady loved and owned it. Have fun playing with it.
ReplyDeleteGreat that you've found & sorted the little error on your WIP :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing find!!! I can't believe someone put this up for recycling if it's all still in working order!!
What is more surprising is that no one else saw this ;)
In my family, all the nieces have been fighting for my grandmother Singer sewing machine when she passed away :D Well, it went to one of my aunt, which I totally understand but truly,,.. these little gem are well thought after so treasure it!
So glad the error is OUT!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sewing machine Rosey. That is cool! Good for you. :D
Wow, what a find! Old Singers are the best!
ReplyDeleteDear Rosey, I not see the error on N!
ReplyDeleteMe like your desktop - for free - super !!!
And even better - it's sewing machine - great!
I also love the old stuff!
That sewing machine is a wonderful find - you will get so much pleasure from having it in your home, I am sure.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing find for sure! How cool that it actually works too, here's hoping you can create some lovely finishes with it.
ReplyDeleteWell done on finding your mistake - I hate it when that happens! Awesome thrifty finds too Rosey, love that sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you found the error before it got any worse!
ReplyDeleteGreat seeing machine find too, what a stroke of luck. I wonder why they threw it out?
Finding one of these old sewing machines in a thrift store is really fantastic. Even I would take it home. And I have been doing a nice decluttering lately, lol.
ReplyDeleteSo good that you found the mistake in your project.
What wonderful finds! It's so nice to know another proud Stitchy Thrifter :) I am really into fine crochet at the moment, and this week I just found "Doilies to Treasure" - which looks like one of the three photocopied books you have - and it is super old! And has gorgeous patterns. I also love the Star books too, and the Lily ones too :) And anything with Pineapples!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd you lucked out with the tatting supplies, they all look new. The Aunt Lydia's 30 is something I've used for crochet - it's a lovely thread, and that's the current packaging so it can't be more than five years old. Tatting is such a beautiful lost art, but I don't think I'd have the patience :)
As for resources, you need to dive into The Antique Pattern Library (APL)! They have a special tatting section, and a lot of books had both tatting and crochet so they overlap into the crochet category too :) This is an amazing place to get lost in, and I've only scratched the surface yet myself.
I have also heard good things about Tatting Treasures tutorials, and there are some vintage pattern books here, including one with the most beautiful flowers on the cover :) I've also heard there is a large Tatting community on Ravelry, but I haven't gotten much into the site as of yet.
Hope this helps, and happy pattern hunting! Also, Congratulations on your Singer, have you picked a name for her yet?
Free is good! Congrats on your 'new machine'!! Very exciting... Did you ever see the Singer treadle I picked up from a garage sale for $35? http://www.ipernity.com/doc/meari/album/290486?view=0
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