tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post7943410109115425067..comments2024-03-22T01:10:55.187-07:00Comments on My Field of Dreams: Summer DaysFarm Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-20339306348778523202014-08-17T03:38:56.070-07:002014-08-17T03:38:56.070-07:00I so very much enjoyed this post!
I love your quil...I so very much enjoyed this post!<br />I love your quilt and the treadle.<br />I learned to sew on one, I no longer have it.<br />But they are very forgiving, and before you know ,<br />you can get the hang of it. If you have everything<br />on it the old girl should go. Like any other machine,<br />the main things seem to be threading it correctly,<br />getting the tension right, and steady flow of fabric under the foot.<br />These old girls are war horses, they can conquer anything, and are great for heavy jeans. I always loved the old bullet shaped<br />bobbin holders, and the way they wind! a work of art in motion I think... There should be some online sources regarding parts if you are missing any, just a thought.<br />And one other thing, I think those red sunflower photos looks like they would make beautiful designs for hooked rugs. anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-7974438291754035112014-08-16T13:17:07.555-07:002014-08-16T13:17:07.555-07:00That is an amazing story of your dad's mother....That is an amazing story of your dad's mother. I am from a long line of women who sew quite well. too. When Breezy got married, she drew the dress she wanted and my mother made a pattern and put the dress together. Birdie taught herself how to quilt. I missed out on all of it. LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-40761113229494659782014-08-16T06:02:04.359-07:002014-08-16T06:02:04.359-07:00Hi Kim!
I feel this way about cooking, too. And w...Hi Kim!<br />I feel this way about cooking, too. And washing dishes. I am so thankful for my achey little hands!<br />Bless you, sweet friend.Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-1802567255830443792014-08-15T04:34:20.334-07:002014-08-15T04:34:20.334-07:00I too am most content with a needle of some kind i...I too am most content with a needle of some kind in my hand. I use my sewing machine to piece, but I'm going to teach myself how to piece by hand, too. What lovely stories you have ... I always look forward to what you have to tell.Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-11623593500592810252014-08-15T03:53:11.046-07:002014-08-15T03:53:11.046-07:00Your old sewing machine is lovely Kim, as well as ...Your old sewing machine is lovely Kim, as well as the treasures that came with it. I love the stroy you told of generations of women. You have a rich legacy to carry on.<br />RoseThree Sheep Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206854154222498852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-81150161547722241072014-08-14T21:43:51.129-07:002014-08-14T21:43:51.129-07:00Kim...well, another fun read! Love all your looks...Kim...well, another fun read! Love all your looks into your past. The treadle machine would be fun to use. Look on YouTube for tutorials. If the machine is not operable, I am sure you could find someone in your area who would work on it. xo Jacque.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11171878615414692923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-69448049643615248742014-08-14T18:29:30.643-07:002014-08-14T18:29:30.643-07:00That is a beautiful old machine. And I love the s...That is a beautiful old machine. And I love the stories that came with it. Women worked so much harder to create in those days and I guess that's why we cherish the results now. Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738934059756079283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-75967694060149293082014-08-14T15:58:40.837-07:002014-08-14T15:58:40.837-07:00PS: I went to Debbie's link in your post and ...PS: I went to Debbie's link in your post and so now I know! <br /><br />Also, forgot to say that old treadle sewing machine brings back memories . . . my grandmother had one.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-79701350602431853892014-08-14T15:53:54.352-07:002014-08-14T15:53:54.352-07:00There are so many fascinating glimpses of stories ...There are so many fascinating glimpses of stories in this post . . . it brings to mind a few novels I have read. If you ever write them all out I think it would be a best seller! And what a love affair with the needle and thread runs through your family. That is wonderful. Finally, the penny rug fascinates me. No idea what it will look like when done, but there is something so satisfying about all those little disks of felt (if it is felt?)...guess I need to google and find some images to satisfy my curiosity about the finished product.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-90942751040180874962014-08-14T15:32:57.310-07:002014-08-14T15:32:57.310-07:00Like everyone said , it's a lovely post today....Like everyone said , it's a lovely post today. You are so rich in history from your family.<br /><br />I used to sew on an old treadle Signer sewing machine when I was young. it was so simple to thread it but I know nothing about White Sewing machines. You may find some tutorial on the web on how to thread it.<br /><br />I can't wait to see your penny rug. It looks like a lot of fun. <br /><br />Take care,<br />Hugs,<br />JBJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-14007542193110044652014-08-14T14:36:10.071-07:002014-08-14T14:36:10.071-07:00This is the best post! I do love your sewing machi...This is the best post! I do love your sewing machine. Mimi has one tucked away in the house and I used to treadle it all the time. I told her to never get rid of it, I will take it when she is ready to let it go. I love hearing stories about your family. They are always the best stories!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392778734716743812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-45567453189273045952014-08-14T14:31:34.732-07:002014-08-14T14:31:34.732-07:00What a lovely heritage you have! I come from a lin...What a lovely heritage you have! I come from a line of sewing women, too. I am not as gifted as they were not do I enjoy it like they did, but I do fine satisfaction in a completed project! Look forward to seeing the penny rug...can't imagine what it will look like!Miss Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912779661977359332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-52940702507272745752014-08-14T14:31:18.048-07:002014-08-14T14:31:18.048-07:00oohhhhh that sewing machine is such a treasure!! T...oohhhhh that sewing machine is such a treasure!! The colors in the quilt are so fun, and I am curious about that rug, please post a picture when you make it!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-27700634723095932082014-08-14T13:05:10.728-07:002014-08-14T13:05:10.728-07:00What a lovely post, Kim, as you relate who you are...What a lovely post, Kim, as you relate who you are today to the women in your past. Real stories to remember relating to your heritage. xo NellieNelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731594872663348711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-61073105131818111872014-08-14T11:58:13.725-07:002014-08-14T11:58:13.725-07:00What a lovely blog post! Thanks for writing this d...What a lovely blog post! Thanks for writing this down--I didn't know that about your grandma (married at 12!). And that old sewing machine! I wish I knew how to sew. Someday I'm going to get a machine and butcher lots of fabric. :-)Kessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15019626781634777336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-83371694599472508272014-08-14T11:19:03.137-07:002014-08-14T11:19:03.137-07:00Hello Kim,
What a wonderful, and heartfelt post. T...Hello Kim,<br />What a wonderful, and heartfelt post. Thank you for sharing!!!<br /><br />I love your old machine. How nice for you to have that heirloom, and the lovely memories of your mom to go along with it!<br />I loved reading the story sketch of your grandma. A woman of fortitude, and spunk!<br /><br />My grandma also used old clothing to make quilts with... that is one of the reasons that her quilts mean so much to me :)<br />Later, she worked at a store that sold fabric, and she would use her employee discount to buy fabric by the yard, and then she would stockpile the fabric for quilts.<br /><br />I LOVE your new penny kit!! Thanks for the link too... I will check it out.<br /><br />Have a sun filled, and blessed day.<br /><br />K.Kerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044361545139026110.post-60972002069936449972014-08-14T10:14:14.936-07:002014-08-14T10:14:14.936-07:00i LOVE that old sewing machine and the treasures y...i LOVE that old sewing machine and the treasures you found in it! the history of your grandmother - wow...TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com