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06-25-2010, 03:20 AM
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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?
06-25-2010, 03:22 AM
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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!
06-25-2010, 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BZ
Is that a featherweight machine?
06-25-2010, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by paintedquilt
You're sure going to develop muscles in your right arm ;) ;)
06-25-2010, 03:29 AM
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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.
now a sewing machine- cool, but he'd never put it in the car.
06-25-2010, 03:35 AM
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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
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.
06-25-2010, 03:36 AM
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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.
06-25-2010, 03:37 AM
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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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