new sewing machine
 

I just wanted to show everyone my new machine and the stitching it does. I did this on dark fabrics so it is more visible.

Her first stitches
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Her first 4P
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I was gifted this beauty today from another quilter, coworker who knows I love anything vintage. Oh, what fun I am going to have with this little chain stitch piecer from 1953 and never used. I have a glass display box where she will live when I am not playing with her.

Meet Mary Louise
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peace and love to everyone.

How precious!

Fantastic!

Watson

What a fun treasure!

very nice

What a cute machine and as a graphic designer, I love the box in the background! I'm not a collector but I do love old stuff...

What a treasure, and it looks to be in perfect shape! Merry Christmas to you!

Oh what a nice machine.

What a special friend you must be to receive this as a gift. This is the most precious little machine.

what a precious gift!

Very nice!

Oh ube, what a gift! I know you will treasure it. G

Congratulations on your new treasure!! Enjoy!!

Adorable little machine. You have been blessed with a wonderful gift.

What a beauty!!! Enjoy!!!

Oh myyyyyyyyyyyy ... how precious!
You must be over the moon with delight!

Do you know anything about Mary Louise's life story?
(to add to her preciousness!!) :)

Oh my goodness what a gorgeous little gift :) Amazing the condition it's in - looks brand new! And the beautiful little stitches - Yes, enjoy!!!

I named her after the sweet friend that gave her to me, a true and adventurous hippie, not unlike myself. :D

I named her after the sweet friend that gave her to me, a true and adventurous hippie, not unlike myself. :D

I had the suspicion that was where the name came from ... unless by chance it had been the name of the original owner. Enjoy your new machine!

You are so lucky to have a friend willing to part with that beautiful machine.

What an amazing gift! You are so lucky to have such a thoughtful friend!

What a wonderful, wonderful treasure! Such a generous gift. Wow. Do enjoy your new machine.

Oh, what fun! That's the kind of new machine that I love. Enjoy your new treasure. The toy machines are like potato chips, one is never enough.

I am so happy for you but I need to warn you those are addictive! I got one several years ago and now have 8. I especially love the ones that still have boxes and instruction books. My collection started with old graphics on sewing items. I love old needle packages and that started this whole thing. My family thinks I am nuts but what did they expect? I still have my Brownie pin and skate key!

That is an awesome machine!!! I would display it too.
What nice stitching!

What a thoughtful friend and outstanding gift...she surely knows you well. Congratulations.

Mary Louise is special.

Oh my...I have a Singer chain stitch machine just like that. It was a gift from my mom and dad when my sister and I were young. Mine came in a sturdy little suitcase.

Do you still use it or how long has it been since you used it? and a suitcase too! What fun it is. One of the coolest things is if you need to unsew, brrrrrrrrrrrip, no seam ripper needed! LOL

Can you share a picture or two, please?

What a treasure, you are a very lucky person to have a friend that would give you that. Use it often!

WOW, what a gift-!

That is adorable! Is it clamped to the counter? Congratulations!!!

What an adorable machine!

It's beautiful!! I have a hand crank sewing machine that I received for Christmas when I was in 3rd grade. It doesn't sew any more but I wouldn't part with it.

Oh, I want one.

The machine comes with a clamp and there is a perfect little spot on the base that is made for it to fit in.

I still have the one I received one year for Christmas in the 50's as well. Mine also came with a case. The inside of the case is such that there is a place to clamp the machine in place so you have a small level surface for sewing. Mine goes under my tree every Christmas.

OMG!!! She's so tiny! What a great gift!