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Old hen 11-22-2011 04:39 AM

Early Christmas Surprise
 
Knock! Knock! Knock! An old friend was at my door two nights ago and brought me the best early Christmas present I've ever received! She and her husband and daughter unloaded a 1927 Singer treadle sewing machine..........in working condition! All my new baby needs is a good cleaning and a belt, and I'm ready to set out on a new adventure. Her name is Betty...........same as my 85 year old mother. I haven't quit smiling yet. Now the real dilema...........I already have a 1908/09 Red Eye (machine only), that would fit perfectly in the cabinet..........which shall I use?

Judith1005 11-22-2011 04:41 AM

lol, that sounds like you have only good decisions to make. Have fun playing with her.

miriam 11-22-2011 04:58 AM

Can the ladies take turns in the cabinet until you get another cabinet?

BarbM32 11-22-2011 05:17 AM

I would leave my friends gift as is and be looking for another cabinet. Don't do anything to lessen the joy they have from giving you such a wonderful gift that they thought would make you so happy.

jljack 11-22-2011 08:48 AM


Originally Posted by Old hen (Post 4708692)
Knock! Knock! Knock! An old friend was at my door two nights ago and brought me the best early Christmas present I've ever received! She and her husband and daughter unloaded a 1927 Singer treadle sewing machine..........in working condition! All my new baby needs is a good cleaning and a belt, and I'm ready to set out on a new adventure. Her name is Betty...........same as my 85 year old mother. I haven't quit smiling yet. Now the real dilema...........I already have a 1908/09 Red Eye (machine only), that would fit perfectly in the cabinet..........which shall I use?

You can swap them occasionally and use both....how fun!! Good for you!! Enjoy your treadle.

BarbaraSue 11-22-2011 12:19 PM

Sounds like fun decisions to make. You can play with both machines in the cabinet and decide from there.

karen924 11-22-2011 01:39 PM

What a wonderful gift. Everytime you look at her or sew with her, you'll smile.

sewingsusie 11-22-2011 04:22 PM

nice friends!!

deedum 11-22-2011 06:30 PM

How lucky can one be! Wow!

Mariposa 11-22-2011 06:35 PM

Wow! What a wonderful gift! A very sweet friend!! :)


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