Hi! :D
Here I am with an update on the pretty Flower of the Month series~ I thought it a bit silly to say I'm posting for the SAL when it has moved to facebook but the end of the month is a convenient two-ish weeks after GG (or before, whichever direction you're looking) for posting updates on things! I think maybe two posts a month is enough, right? As long as I talk a whole bunch in each one, right? :D Plus if I post at the end of each month, I can tell you all how scandalized I am that yet another month has gone by (February tomorrow what).
What a difference (sun)light makes. I will say this, these salmony pinks aren't too bad (please watch out for flying pigs). And for some reason, these particular pinks are like magic to stitch with. I'm no floss snob but gosh for DMC they're downright soft and smooth.
And even though IHSW didn't officially happen, I also worked on FFIII! :D :D :D Two more letters done. :D I'm sort of feeling like I'm avoiding the "important" part of this by working on the letters but all parts need done! Plus they're relatively mindless stitching which is always helpful to a tired mind. Maybe I'm just terrified of making another mistake and throwing this piece out the window.
Do you recall my "trashy" Singer 201-2? I spent hours upon hours trying to find any dregs of information I could as to what the heck the table/cabinet is. There are scarce few pictures of this particular table online and even fewer had actual info other than the sewing machine itself. Luckily I eventually stumbled across the right Google wording and found an image that led to this blog post and there it was. It is a Singer Student Base N90! Apparently these were designed for classroom use which explains the slightly "cheaper" wood. Mine appears to be missing the little cutouts in the corners of the legs but after crawling around on the floor under the machine (lol) it appears that the little strip of wood at the base of the... face? has been either replaced or somehow flipped (the nails are a bit too shiny).
I am just tickled to death I actually managed to find out what it is. I am mentioning it here in case there's someone else out there who is all "what the heck is this thing?!" and could find this info helpful. I wish I knew more about it though! I can't find any old adverts or manuals or anything with info on it. It's a fairly simple (utilitarian) design which is fitting for a classroom setting. Anyone out there take a home economics class that used these? I'll probably keep my eyes open for a beautiful No. 48 cabinet because I like cabinets that open up and then there's extra things to open up in the opened up cabinet. Spaces in spaces!
Okay! I will stop rambling now! :D
Here I am with an update on the pretty Flower of the Month series~ I thought it a bit silly to say I'm posting for the SAL when it has moved to facebook but the end of the month is a convenient two-ish weeks after GG (or before, whichever direction you're looking) for posting updates on things! I think maybe two posts a month is enough, right? As long as I talk a whole bunch in each one, right? :D Plus if I post at the end of each month, I can tell you all how scandalized I am that yet another month has gone by (February tomorrow what).
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What a difference (sun)light makes. I will say this, these salmony pinks aren't too bad (please watch out for flying pigs). And for some reason, these particular pinks are like magic to stitch with. I'm no floss snob but gosh for DMC they're downright soft and smooth.
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And even though IHSW didn't officially happen, I also worked on FFIII! :D :D :D Two more letters done. :D I'm sort of feeling like I'm avoiding the "important" part of this by working on the letters but all parts need done! Plus they're relatively mindless stitching which is always helpful to a tired mind. Maybe I'm just terrified of making another mistake and throwing this piece out the window.
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Do you recall my "trashy" Singer 201-2? I spent hours upon hours trying to find any dregs of information I could as to what the heck the table/cabinet is. There are scarce few pictures of this particular table online and even fewer had actual info other than the sewing machine itself. Luckily I eventually stumbled across the right Google wording and found an image that led to this blog post and there it was. It is a Singer Student Base N90! Apparently these were designed for classroom use which explains the slightly "cheaper" wood. Mine appears to be missing the little cutouts in the corners of the legs but after crawling around on the floor under the machine (lol) it appears that the little strip of wood at the base of the... face? has been either replaced or somehow flipped (the nails are a bit too shiny).
I am just tickled to death I actually managed to find out what it is. I am mentioning it here in case there's someone else out there who is all "what the heck is this thing?!" and could find this info helpful. I wish I knew more about it though! I can't find any old adverts or manuals or anything with info on it. It's a fairly simple (utilitarian) design which is fitting for a classroom setting. Anyone out there take a home economics class that used these? I'll probably keep my eyes open for a beautiful No. 48 cabinet because I like cabinets that open up and then there's extra things to open up in the opened up cabinet. Spaces in spaces!
Okay! I will stop rambling now! :D
Haha! Scandalized? I kinda always pictured that you'd be the scandalizer :D :D
ReplyDeleteAnd as for pigs flying.....I'm pretty sure I spotted some last night!
Great going on the flowers :) And the Fan piece as well! I like mindless stitching....it keeps the hands busy so the mind can roam!
I'm so pleased that you found out what the cabinet actually is....and it really is a lovely find! I admit I'm way too lazy to go back and check....but does the machine now work?
I love that cabinet, just imagine how many students have learned to stitch while sitting by it!
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is lovely, I think twice a month is good. I seem to be posting more at the moment but I'm sure it won't last!
I have my magic number of posts every month which I am compelled to stick too! But twice is fine too. Just don't be one of those people who starts EVERY post with an apology for not posting more. Either post or don't post LOL
ReplyDeleteThe flower SAL is looking good though and fewer posts means more progress? Maybe?
Great detective work :). Beautiful progress as well I think twice a month is plenty! I usually average between 1-2 weeks for mine but I've been known to post a few hours later too lol. I love how final fantasy is turning out. I'm watching the lets play of ffx right now and am about to start watching ffx-2. I like them because I can stitch while I watch them play so it's kind of like playing. Once I finish paradise (not for several months) I'm going to have a nice long marathon gaming session of skyward sword and windwaker since those are the only two Zelda games I haven't played yet. Not counting the hyrulean heroes or the new multiplayer that released in November since I don't care for those usually.
ReplyDeleteNice progress Rosey. Love the cabinet. I have a Singer sewing cabinet that was my mom's. She got it in the early 40's.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Good progress on both the pieces, Rosey!! So finally, some pink made it to the list of your colors:) It was great reading about the 'Discoveries and Adventures of Rosey's cabinet' :D
ReplyDeleteThe pinks do look lovely, nice progress on both pieces.
ReplyDeleteOooh nice progress on all your stitching projects :)
ReplyDeleteOh great that you could find out about the Singer table/cabinet. My grandma also had a Singer attached to a table with drawers all around, but I have no idea where all this went. My sister has the sewing machine, I know that but I guess the cabinet was thrown out after my grandparents had died.
ReplyDeleteVery nice progress on your two WIPs. I also love the pinks in the June rose.