nursie76

Hi folks here are some pics of my machines.
The first is my Bernina 440QE - Nina (getting a little "Brother" but no pic).
Next are my 2 FW's. The one on the left I inherited from my DMIL, the other my hubby recognized from me mentioning that quilters really like them. It was perched on the edge of the ramp at the dump waiting to be destroyed. He brought it home oiled it and set it up and I was able to start it right up. Also both have the original carrying cases an many feet.
Next it the Singer 401A. I learned to sew on my mothers and when I was pregnant with my first DD, she bought this one for me used for $75 (that daughter is now almost 37).
The serger, I picked up at a yard sale for $50 in upstate NY between Niagra Falls and Rochester.
The White I also inherited from my DMIL. My youngest DD has dibs on it when she gets home in 1-1/2 yrs from New Zealand. (That is provided I can teach her to sew
;-) , but she really wants to learn)
My DH took all these pics, he seems to be so proud of my machines. He appreciates a good piece of machinery. I think eventually, he will learn how to repair them. The mechanical ones fascinate him.

brushandthimble

My son would take up sewing for this one!!

LindaR

my poor old dial/up/network just works and works but I love seeing the machines. I just play solitaire til everything is in...really like the white FW's, have never seen one in person but they sure are special. reminds me, must get mine out and oil it...keep the pictures coming

nannya54

What a hoot and I totally relate to her expression. Thanks for the giggle this morning.

quilter68

Olivia's Grammy,

Beautiful machines. I have that brown Kenmore. Bought it in March, 1961 and it still runs great. I paid more than $100 and that was more than a week's pay.
Last purchase was almost three weeks pay. Bernina 440QE.

Thanks for the memories.
Kathleen

Olivia's Grammy

That brown Kenmore is a real work horse. I have pieced many quilts on that one. It had a trick thread holder. I'd be sewing away and the thread would go flying off the holder. Good thing I always have cats to chase it down. :-D

billsgirl

I have a Pearl Iris Kenmore! That's what I sew on every day! It is my favorite machine. Mine is from the 1950's. Straight stitch only! And a beautiful straight stitch it is!!! Will post picture later.
Bill's Girl

Baren*eh*ked_canadian

*sigh* I still can't find the serial number on it :(

Esqmommy

I have the same Bernina as Rachel and Nursie! So no need to put up a picture. I also have a pfaff and an older Singer, but they're put away, so I can't take photos.

Grama Lehr

holy cow!!