Whoops, look what happens when I'm not chained to the laptop

Katy	16/09/2011 13:15:49
Moderator 5052 forum posts 3315 photos 493 articles	My next door neighbour persuaded me out of the house this morning, to look at wardrobes in junk shops. I did a bad thing, and bought this. It sews beautifully, and has a full set of bizarre feet that look impossibly complicated. I will be in big trouble this evening, but I knew if I didn''t buy it, I''d be really regretting it. It''s not that old, its 1939, but it is in lovely condition. I''m telling myself I was making a generous donation to our local cancer hospice as an excuse.
Ros	16/09/2011 13:25:17
1040 forum posts 185 photos	What a beauty! I'm sure you won't be in trouble for buying it, just think of all the savings you will be making to the electricity bill
Angela	16/09/2011 14:34:01
1644 forum posts 329 photos 1 articles	It's exactly like my mum's was, although the case was darker - they certainly don't make 'em like that any more!!
Marlene Hutchinson	16/09/2011 15:01:11
685 forum posts 1369 photos	Katy, I have got one ...I don't use it I just love to look at it in the corner...a design feature. Cheerio, Marlene
JillR	16/09/2011 16:31:23
771 forum posts 90 photos	I'm eventually having my Mums singer treadle. She bought it 2nd hand with her first wage package, that would be 70years ago. I learnt to sew on it, but sewed my finger into it one day.
Margaret S	16/09/2011 16:36:52
1944 forum posts 315 photos	Katy I have got one too. I've just found it. It has been stored for about 25 years and, I am ashamed to say, it is in a bit of a state! Don't know the age but the number is Y1554262 and it has the old shuttle bobbin. I had better clean it up. Margaret Edited By Margaret S on 16/09/2011 16:38:07
Caz	16/09/2011 17:12:25
2391 forum posts 234 photos	Katy, That looks exactly like the one my mum had! Caz
H	16/09/2011 17:14:03
1116 forum posts 139 photos	I'm sure the hospice shop appreciates the donation ;o) Also, I bet the previous owner would be thrilled to know that someone who will take such good care of it has adopted it - have fun!
Di T	16/09/2011 17:33:36
821 forum posts 29 photos	That looks beautiful Katy. I must admit when I'm out and about I sometimes pop into charity shops to see what's going but never had luck like that. Still, I live in hope!
Irene B	16/09/2011 17:38:08
2708 forum posts 252 photos	My first machine was exactly like that Katy, with a shuttle bobbin. I made all the children's clothes and mine and some of DH's with it. It's lovely. Irene B

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