I am over the moon excited!
I've been waiting to share until I had the item in my possession and could get a few photos.
I saw an ad on Craigslist last Friday night that caught my attention. I check the Bay Area because they have a lot more available there than my local ads.
Some of the ads in there are an hour or two away but others can be twice as far. I always check out ALL the ads related to sewing because you just never know what it will be and if it's something I really, really want I could be persuaded to drive some distance!
I checked out an ad for "Antique Sewing Table" and about swallowed my tongue when I saw the ad.
I hollered to hubby asking who do we know it that area??!! He tells me his sister is right near there and I am yelling to get her enlisted to pick up this item ASAP. The poor man thinks I am crazy and I am
already calling the advertiser and telling her FOR SURE I want it. Of course his sister is not home and I am fit to be tied. I arrange with the seller to keep her informed and either will get my sister to pick up
in the morning or we will drive out Sunday for it. I really don’t want to leave it that long though.
You know that feeling when something yummy is on Craigslist and you just know someone else will get
to it first? or snipe you somehow?It's like after you talk to them, you really want them to take the ad down so no one else can see it lol.
Later that night we hear back from the sister and she can get it for me in the morning. Yesssss! Of
course I barely sleep all night tossing and turning with anticipation. My sister-in-law lets me know in the morning that she has paid for it and picked it up. “It’s cute. A little weathered
though.” Ahahaha! She is being very polite not to mention the missing knob as well. I am sure she
thinks I am 100% crazy.
What is it you are wondering? A Singer Featherweight cabinet No. 68!
We drove down yesterday to visit with family, see a concert and pick up the table. The table is worn and missing a knob but I am very pleased overall with the condition. A leg is loose and there is some lifting veneer but only one tiny little piece is missing. I have a bit of a project ahead of me but one that will be very rewarding.