So here's just a little taste of what I've been up to in the last 3 months. High School Drama Club musical, Girl Scout cookies, stripping wallpaper, birthdays, snow, work, and the list goes on and on. I did do a little sewing and embroidery along with some hand quilting in my "spare" time. The sewing / embroidering / quilting Keychains for our amazing cast, stage crew and directors A bag to carry things back and forth from rehearsal Finally getting to slowly hand quilt my Labyrinth quilt. Hopefully it will be done by summer Zelda quilt was completed prior to rehearsals beginning Drama Club (this is all new to me so it was a learning experience!) Going to see some of the other local high school productions for inspiration Getting panels primed and ready for our amazing artist to work her magic A preposterous hat for our step-sisters Set building and painting Pretty proud of this tree Costume alterations and embellishments with Mrs. B And just like that it's over C
I was running some errands with my husband on Saturday and as we were on our way home we passed a garage sale sign. Half jokingly I said hey we should see what they have for sale, maybe they'll have a bookshelf (I'm always on the lookout for a good sturdy bookshelf!). To my surprise he said let's go back.
So around the block I went. As I pulled up there were two sales, one on either side of the road. My eye immediately went across the street. The lady kindly said she was sorry they were packing up and everything was in the house except for one last beautiful piece, the one that drew my attention.
I wasn't sure of the exact age but it was beautiful and the cabinet it was housed in was in excellent condition. She said they plugged it in and the light worked so she thinks it still works. She was asking $20 but said she just wants it to go to a good home and would take $10. I couldn't leave it. I didn't know where I was going to put it but I had to have it.
When we got home I plugged her in and sure enough, purred like a kitten. SOOOO smooth. So off to Google I go to learn more about her. I couldn't believe my luck. A 1952 201-2 Singer. The "Rolls Royce" of Singers!!!
Before I really get started I want to have her serviced and have the power cord updated. Now to find the perfect spot to let her shine!!! And I think she needs a name. I'm open to suggestions ;)
Barely made it in the front door! I was so excited to see if she actually worked!!! |
Ignore the Girl Scut mess in the background. I am getting prepared for our troop to move up to Cadette. |
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