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This is a great idea, but I would prefer electricity. My husband fishes and hunts for long periods. It would be nice to have something to do that helped pass the time.
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I love your idea and am going to borrow it!
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Originally Posted by QBeth
It may not look like it but this is quilting related. My significant other loves old cars and, about three years ago, bought a 1962 T-bird. We've gone to several car shows together but mostly he's gone alone because I can look at cars just so long, know what I mean?
One day, I jokingly said that I wish I had my grandmother's hand crank Singer so I could sew while he looks around the Show. __ :!: __ Light bulb in the brain time! Went looking and found the exact model my grandmother used. This past weekend, at a local car show, we put it to the test. Put up the umbrella (it was 90+ degrees!), table, chair, and sewing machine. I also posted a sign saying "Equal Hobby Opportunity!" with arrows to his car labelled "His Hobby" and an arrow to my Singer saying "My Hobby." Turned out to be a lot of fun! I was tucked in behind the cars and, as people walked around, they'd spot me. Many had seen Treadle machines but no one (which I found interesting) had ever seen a hand crank machine! Plus, a lot of the women who stopped by sounded very envious that I managed to find a way to enjoy the show. _:-)_ We were there for three hours (there was a nice breeze or I wouldn't have lasted) and I actually managed to sew a lot of squares together. I knew someone would probably take my picture so I tried to maintain a lady like pose while sitting but... Oh, well. Here's me, sewing away fiendishly. The blue car on the left (a work in progress) is our '62 T-bird and the peach one on the right is someone else's (would you believe it's insured for $70,000!!! I made VERY sure the umbrella was far enough away not to hit it, if it fell over!). |
What a great idea. So much more fun than just sitting there for hours.
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You're sure going to develop muscles in your right arm ;) ;)
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I have never seen a hand crank machine. Great idea. Years ago when I was dating my husband he was into dirt track racing and was helping his cousin who had a car. We would get to the track early and I was left alone in the stands until race time. I took cross stitch with me and completed many projects.
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my husband isn't a car guy.....
I have sat in the miniature store while he talks 40K though..... |
What a very good idea. I am sure you enjoyed the outdoor sewing and educated some on-lookers.
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I often thought of taking something with me, but I'm not allowed anything in the car that would hurt it. hubby has a 65 vette and i have a 67 firebird 400 convert. I wish I was allowed to bring a chair to sit. :(
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you go girl!!
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I love your story!
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Go QBeth, Love your story!
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I think that's such a great photo!
I know this isn't a car list but your story reminded me of my dad, who died 12 years ago and was an avid old car hobbyist since his teen years. Tell this story to your significant other: When I was very little Dad bought the love of his life, a bright pink and white '56 Crown Victoria. He and Mom kept having kids and at one point put in a car seat for my little brother, so Dad drilled some holes and screwed it in. Mom kept getting pregnant so when she was pregnant with #5 they sold the car and got a station wagon. I remember growing up (I'm now 52) often Dad would comment that he sure wish he had that car back. Life went on, Dad was still into old cars, restored some, joined a car club when I was an adult. Then about 10 years before he died he decided he was ready to get a '56 Crown Victoria and restore it. He found one for sale locally and went to see it. He bought it, paying more than he sold it for in the 60's. Those holes and the bolts he had drilled for the car seat were still there! He restored that thing, even keeping re-chromed parts in his underwear drawer, joined a club only for Crown Victoria enthusiasts and even went on an antique car lovers cruise. Your photo made me think of that and how I would be overjoyed to make a Crown Victoria quilt for him now if I could. Thank you |
Originally Posted by QBeth
It may not look like it but this is quilting related. My significant other loves old cars and, about three years ago, bought a 1962 T-bird. We've gone to several car shows together but mostly he's gone alone because I can look at cars just so long, know what I mean?
One day, I jokingly said that I wish I had my grandmother's hand crank Singer so I could sew while he looks around the Show. __ :!: __ Light bulb in the brain time! Went looking and found the exact model my grandmother used. This past weekend, at a local car show, we put it to the test. Put up the umbrella (it was 90+ degrees!), table, chair, and sewing machine. I also posted a sign saying "Equal Hobby Opportunity!" with arrows to his car labelled "His Hobby" and an arrow to my Singer saying "My Hobby." Turned out to be a lot of fun! I was tucked in behind the cars and, as people walked around, they'd spot me. Many had seen Treadle machines but no one (which I found interesting) had ever seen a hand crank machine! Plus, a lot of the women who stopped by sounded very envious that I managed to find a way to enjoy the show. _:-)_ We were there for three hours (there was a nice breeze or I wouldn't have lasted) and I actually managed to sew a lot of squares together. I knew someone would probably take my picture so I tried to maintain a lady like pose while sitting but... Oh, well. Here's me, sewing away fiendishly. The blue car on the left (a work in progress) is our '62 T-bird and the peach one on the right is someone else's (would you believe it's insured for $70,000!!! I made VERY sure the umbrella was far enough away not to hit it, if it fell over!). |
What a great idea! That is what a marriage is all about, give and take. Glad you had a great time and you two are able to spend more hobby time together!
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You're great. I love this and something I would do. What fun!!
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Great picture and great way to be together. My husband is a golfer, I wonder how we could combine both our hobbies??
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Great idea. You look so cute. I think I would need padding on the chair though.
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I think this is a great example of how to have a long marriage.
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Originally Posted by Beaglemom59
My husband and I also do car shows. We'll be going to a huge one next week in Des Moines. Thursday thru Saturday. It is always soooo hot, I've been afraid to take any hand sewing. I figured my grubby, sweaty little hands would just make it icky. But I may have to start a hand piecing take along project. Something verrry washable.
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Originally Posted by LeeAnn
What a great photo! You definitly know how to have a good time. Is it difficult to crank with one hand and guide the fabric with the other?
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Originally Posted by CoriAmD
My husband is also into old cars (he is down to only 6 now but did have 10!) I don't go to the shows much either unless there is also a craft show there. never thought about taking a sewing machine to keep me occupied... LOL Hmmmm... might have to look into that one!
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Originally Posted by GrammaNan
I love your idea and am going to borrow it!
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Originally Posted by BZ
Is that a featherweight machine?
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Originally Posted by paintedquilt
You're sure going to develop muscles in your right arm ;) ;)
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Originally Posted by Barbm
I often thought of taking something with me, but I'm not allowed anything in the car that would hurt it. hubby has a 65 vette and i have a 67 firebird 400 convert. I wish I was allowed to bring a chair to sit.
now a sewing machine- cool, but he'd never put it in the car. |
Originally Posted by RugosaB
I think that's such a great photo!
I know this isn't a car list but your story reminded me of my dad, who died 12 years ago and was an avid old car hobbyist since his teen years. Tell this story to your significant other: When I was very little Dad bought the love of his life, a bright pink and white '56 Crown Victoria. He and Mom kept having kids and at one point put in a car seat for my little brother, so Dad drilled some holes and screwed it in. Mom kept getting pregnant so when she was pregnant with #5 they sold the car and got a station wagon. I remember growing up (I'm now 52) often Dad would comment that he sure wish he had that car back. Life went on, Dad was still into old cars, restored some, joined a car club when I was an adult. Then about 10 years before he died he decided he was ready to get a '56 Crown Victoria and restore it. He found one for sale locally and went to see it. He bought it, paying more than he sold it for in the 60's. Those holes and the bolts he had drilled for the car seat were still there! He restored that thing, even keeping re-chromed parts in his underwear drawer, joined a club only for Crown Victoria enthusiasts and even went on an antique car lovers cruise. Your photo made me think of that and how I would be overjoyed to make a Crown Victoria quilt for him now if I could. Thank you The T-bird has also been "modified" to hold a car seat for grandson. Also, I told Bob I wouldn't go anywhere until seat belts were installed. As for wishing for a car that was previously owned, I think most of us have a favorite that we wish we still had. Unfortunately, as in your story, economics get in the way. Oh well. |
Originally Posted by Aunt Zaz
I have never seen a hand crank machine. Great idea. Years ago when I was dating my husband he was into dirt track racing and was helping his cousin who had a car. We would get to the track early and I was left alone in the stands until race time. I took cross stitch with me and completed many projects.
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Originally Posted by Daisygirl
Great picture and great way to be together. My husband is a golfer, I wonder how we could combine both our hobbies??
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Holey moley! I've posted enough replies today. Sorry for the catch-up. I've been gone for a couple of days.
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Now that's a dedicated quilter! I love the car, but the quilter gets my vote for best of show!
If my husband could find a crank machine for me, I might go fishing with him. Then again... |
I wish my hubby and I could work something like this out for us because, he like to go sailing. I just can't see a way I could sew on his 25'Sailboat. With all of the jumping from side to side when he changes direction. What a laugh just thinking of it.
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Originally Posted by Lynnc
I wish my hubby and I could work something like this out for us because, he like to go sailing. I just can't see a way I could sew on his 25'Sailboat. With all of the jumping from side to side when he changes direction. What a laugh just thinking of it.
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If you don't mine me asking how does a hand crank machine work? I have never heard of them.
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A very ingenious idea! Good for you... happy sewing on car show trips!
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What an inspiration!! That was SUCH a good idea you had! - love it! When I think of the years I followed my DH all around the US playing ball (fastpitch softball), I'm green w/envy! But most of those years we had half a dozen kids w/us, so I guess trying to sew would have been out of the question! lol I'm happy as a hoppin' bunny you've shared it w/others tho, so they can enjoy their time while at the DH' hobbies :) Good for you!!
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You are lucky to find a hand crank and what fun you are having ! One of the ladies in our charity quilt group has one. She goes to truck and tractor shows with her hubby. She does the same as you, sets up her table and away she goes. She gets a lot of of interest from the people. She makes all of her Drunkards Path tops on it. Have fun !!
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Way to go, girl!! My hubby had a friend who could no longer keep his 06 Lingenfelter Vett due to illness. The friend never even had the opportunity to drive it since the Lingenfelter upgrade. Naturally, out of friendship, my hubby just HAD to buy it in order to keep it out of "unfriendly" hands or, worse yet, a total stranger who just wouldn't understand it the way they did. So, in the spirit of partnership and common good in the mental health department, I went out and bought my dream sewing machine, paying almost three times more for it than my first car (which was a VW Beetle in the late 60's). Since then I know I have put way more miles on my machine than he has on his, which rarely sees the sunlight. We are both happy. Life is good.
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Originally Posted by connecticut quilter
If you don't mine me asking how does a hand crank machine work? I have never heard of them.
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Wow, thanks for all the kudos and compliments, folks! What a response! I think I hit a few nerves when it comes to trailing along on car shows and such. If my approach inspired anyone, I'm a happy camper. Or, should I say, a happy quilter!
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