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Photo Hunt #94: Old-Fashioned

What a great theme this week for the Photo Hunt -- old-fashioned! I love all things old-fashioned, and I had several items to choose from, but since I'm so into sewing, I thought I'd share my very old-fashioned, antique Singer treadle sewing machine. (Come to think of it, our brown shag carpet is pretty old-fashioned, too... and I don't love it so much. LOL) My husband got the treadle from a friend who was just happy to be rid of some clutter from his garage. Well, one man's junk is another man's treasure! Sadly, this treasure is in very bad condition, but I hope to restore both the machine and cabinet and actually use it someday. (Despite treadle machines being old-fashioned, I know of many quilters who still prefer a treadle for quilting.)

Here's a closeup of the machine. Weren't these old machines beautifully decorated? And the very old-fashioned attachments, found in one of the cabinet drawers: Check out these cool attachments! So there's a quilter's take on old-fashioned. I'm posting a day early, since I have to go out of town tomorrow morning. I'll just pop in at the Photo Hunt in the morning and leave my link, then I'll make the blog rounds when I get back home. I can't wait to see all the old-fashioned posts! Posted by Heather at 6:48 PM Labels: Photo Hunt, quilting, sewing 
I really like that vintage Singer sewing machine! Brings back memories during my childhood:) My grannie used to have one! Love your take on this week!

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 7:09:00 AM CST g_mirage said...

Great entry! We have this back in the Philippines and I find it easier to use than the automatic ones, Happy weekend!


Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 7:15:00 AM CST Tab said...

That is so neat. A fun blast from the past!

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 7:22:00 AM CST jennyr said...

that's cool! we got one just like that too!mine's up at this link!

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 7:26:00 AM CST 
I'll buy this!!!! No seriously....are you selling it? LOL

I learned to sew on one just like this. MommyTime said...

This is a gorgeous sewing machine. I love it. I can't imagine how hard these must be to use, but they sure are lovely.

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 7:48:00 AM CST mindyvasil said...

Beautiful machine! It is a treasure. Great pictures!

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 7:56:00 AM CST 
Oh! I have one of them! Almost exactly like! Very antique... AND old fashioned!

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 8:23:00 AM CST 
That is a very cool old sewing machine! :) It certainly is beautifully decorated. :) Our mom's mom has one that's not that old (it's circa 1960), but it still has some pretty cool attachments.

Dragonheart & Merlin

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 8:33:00 AM CST 
omgomgomg! My mom would FLIP over that machine!! She's a big-timer sewer and would love to own a machine like that. The attachments and adornment is just gorgeous.

Write From Karen

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 9:13:00 AM CST Utah Mommy said...

Wow still complete huh! Great shot and great one for keeping it still complete. Very old machine indeed! Mine is more into high technology sewing machine lol! Happy weekend!

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 10:25:00 AM CST 
wow, I so remember those old Singers - what a classic piece of machinery! we have a restaurant in MD that uses the old treadle machines as a theme - every table sits on the legs/treadle - very cool. great entry!

My old-fashioned photo is here - stop by if you can.


Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 12:40:00 PM CST 
Wow that's a great looking machine. Happy weekend

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 4:19:00 PM CST 
this is old home week

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 7:13:00 PM CST 
Back home again, and I really enjoyed visiting all of your blogs and seeing your "old-fashioned" photos. What a great theme, huh?

Thank you for all your great comments, too. I really appreciate you stopping in. Have a great week! ;o)

Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 12:25:00 PM CST 
My grandmother had one of the treadle Singer machines and I remember the tin box with bobbins. My grandfather (who worked on electric motors) attached a motor to the big pulley underneath to convert hers to a motorized machine. My photo hunt is http://lewspics.blogspot.com/2008/01/day-26-bonus-mementoes-of-dad.html

Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 4:38:00 PM CST mistyeiz said...

i never knew that so many ppl still keep their singer machines! :)

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 6:53:00 AM CST -TNChick- said...

Oh, this is terrific!

Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 12:21:00 PM CST