Judy ~ Sounds like you put a lot of work into restoring your Necchi but well worth the efforts. I like the before and after pic's. It amazes me to see the difference. Good job and thank you for posting the pics.
Elsie ~ You're one lucky girl. Beautiful machines. I hoping someone will be as lucky when my family parts with my machines (after I pass!). I am glad they went to a good home!
Billy ~ Your paint jobs are so stunning. That is all I'm going to say... other then... You are one talented man!
Lastly, I found this quote the other day and thought of VSMS:
The sewing machine joins what the scissors have cut asunder, plus whatever else comes in its path. ~Mason Cooley
Judy