New Old Sewing Machine

I went to my usual thrift store the other day and saw this. It's in terrible shape. But of course I bought it anyway for the great price of $29.99.

I love the decals, although some are completely rubbed off.

The reason I bought it was these great drawers. There was even the little sewing extras in one of them.

The veneer is falling apart. The cover is missing.But I love her anyway.I am going to call her Emsey (my great Grandmas name who made some of my quilts).She was born in 1872 so could very well have used a machine like this when she was a teen. 

I called New Home and they will date your machine. This one is 1888. I was surprised that it was that old. I found an ad on the internet showing the modal. It originally was $60. I guess I got a bargain! For those of you with old Singer machines-they can date it to the exact day  and place where your machine was made if you have the modal number.Here's a link to the website to date machines.

I am going to take it apart carefully and revamp the drawers. Son will use the base to build his own table. I'll use each and every piece of pretty molding for something. I plan on cleaning up the head and displaying it in my craftroom. Here's a little card I found while going through paperwork.

  I have been doing some genealogy and sorting paperwork and income taxes(Yuck). I plan on doing some crafting this week. I find myself getting caught up in other things and not being creative. But it's time! I love seeing all of your craftiness and projects out there. You are inspiring me to get going! We've had wonderful weather here-I hope you all in the snow and blizzards get some warmer weather soon. Have a wonderful and crafty week!

Leslie

More Random Reds

I thought about these plates for a week and decided to go back to Home Goods and get them. Love them!
I love to sew and bought this at an antiques mall in Arkansas.
Story behind Raggedy Andy is-when I was 6 years old I already had had my Raggedy Anne doll for 2 years and she was my favorite. I slept with her every night. So of course I wanted Andy for Christmas. I saw the wrapped box under the tree and shook it and just knew that was it. Christmas morning I go to open that box and there were a pair of slippers! Oh my-disappointment. A few presents later there was the much awaited Andy Doll in a different size box. So there he is.
Little Tiddly Winks game in mushroom- what a cute game" box". Thanks you Sue at It's a Very Cherry World for hosting this party. Go check out everyone elses red and have a great Rednesday!
Leslie