February 2016 Meeting Notes
We met as scheduled at a Village Inn in Denver. Attendees came from various parts of the state. Two from Denver, two from south of Denver and one from north of Denver.
Courtney brought a hand-crank for Featherweight use that he is developing for Ila. (pronounced ee-la, by the way). He's manufacturing it from wood and other common parts. Courtney also brought a Featherweight 222. I had never actually seen one. A lot of envy going on.
Ila is working on the painting of a Featherweight and brought the bed extension from it, painted with a very interesting hammertone finish, dark gray I'd call it. Also, Ila is working with decals and had put new decals on the bed piece that she brought. I suggested that decal application might make an interesting thread for her to write.
Ila and Janey swapped Featherweights, each liking the one that the other one had. Now both are happy. Janey brought a piece of the Weed tabletop that she's working on refinishing to show everyone.
Diane was able to make it this time and brought an antique New Home, estimated to be 1880ish. It was a really neat little machine. A lock stitch, not a chain stitch, with a very cute shuttle and bobbin.
It was a fun and interesting meeting. We also talked a bit about where we can meet in the future, one possibility is Joann's, where they have an actual classroom for working on and with sewing machines. We could meet for breakfast beforehand. We'll look into it.
Looking forward to our next meeting. We'd always welcome newcomers.
All for now,
John
Colorado Vintage and Antique Sewing Machine Enthusiasts