Friday, October 22, 2010

Sewing Fun.... Vintage Friday Pretties

 Learning to sew is so much fun...
 this is the sweet little toy machine...
 I learned to sew simple stitches on when I was a child :-)
It really worked!
 For more Friday Pretties visit Joyce at I Love Pretty Little Things...
and for Vintage Inspiration visit Debra at Common Ground...
 I'll try and have my giveaway up next week.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Blessings,
Marcia
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36 comments:

  1. It's meOctober 22, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    So lovely thes singer......happy friday pretties darling.......love Ria....

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  2. UnknownOctober 22, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    I am FAR from the greatest seamstress but have always felt that with my machine, I can create lovely things for my home and for gift items. I love creating. Thanks for showing off your machine. I'm pretty sure that was the model used in Home Ec class in the late 1970's :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  3. sherryOctober 22, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    i learned to sew using my mother's 1948 Singer. one stitch. back and forth. basic. oh so basic. but sufficient. :o) love that the pictures are of your sewing machine out of doors. :o)

    jAne

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  4. Farm GirlOctober 22, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    That is a picture of one of my favorite all time sewing machines. I learned on my grandmothers,only it was new I think. :) I saw your link picture with Calico Ghost town, We had such a blast there. It is a nice place to visit in the winter.

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  5. ChristineOctober 22, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    I love the sewing machine! I'm still afraid of my mom's - we share it and slowly but surely I'm getting to grips with it! We might be good friends some day!
    Enjoy your weekend!
    Christine
    PS you're more than welcome to enter my giveaway!

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  6. StephanieOctober 22, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    She's a beauty. I have an old 50's vintage sewing machine too. Love her!

    The pink sewing machine in your sidebar is gorg! Is it yours!?

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  7. NanaDianaOctober 22, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Those old Singers were the best. They ran and ran and ran...the ones today are not nearly as well made-all plastic parts and not the quality the older ones had. I love yours! Hugs-Diana

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  8. GloriaOctober 22, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    You are so blessed to still have this little "pretty" vintage beauty!! Adorable! The story behind it is very sweet too!

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  9. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogOctober 22, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Those ARE beautiful photos!

    That is one sweet machine! I need to look for a simple machine for my littler ones....

    Have a great weekend!

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  10. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)October 22, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    That is so cool Marcia that you still have that sweet little machine!
    I learned on a Singer too, but it was my Mom's and not nearly as cute!
    Happy Weekend,
    Cindy

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  11. Janettessage.blogspot.comOctober 22, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    Oh MY!!! I have one..but it is in blue and it is on my bookshelf right behind me!!! I made doll clothes on it!!!
    I still have the case and bobbins...I haven't seen another one in years.

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  12. Julie HarwardOctober 22, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    That is the cutest little machine! I wish I'd had one and learned to sew as a child. I have taught myself how to make things and believe me, it's my own way! LOL

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  13. BECKYOctober 22, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Too much fun, gal!! My machine is ancient now...my MIL gave it to me 31 years ago! So hard to believe! Love your toy one! It is adorable! It is so cool that you still have it!
    Have a joyful weekend!!
    Becky

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  14. Leo October 22, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    I took a sewing class once. I was really bad. My mom is great at sewing. I wished I inherited that trait from her.

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  15. Susan BOctober 22, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Hi Marcia,
    What a cute little sewing machine! I learned to sew in high school, but haven't done much since then. I didn't have the patience for it. I always wished I had kept up with it.

    Have a great weekend! :)

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  16. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresOctober 22, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    That little machine looks spanking brand new. Too bad I didn't have one of those when I was little. I want to learn to sew so am hoping I'll pick up some tips with my Yarn and Fiber group. However, the next meeting will be knitting. Yikes! I was never able to figure that out when my cousin tried to teach me. :) Loved your little boy post. My younger one is noise, dirt and action all the time. Hapy weekend. Tammy

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  17. Cathrines Kreative HjørneOctober 23, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    Hi Marcia,
    I hope wverything is fine with all of you! This sewing machine looks very much like my mum's, and it brings back lots of memories, like when I tried to learn how to sew, and the needle went right through the tip of my finger! But that has healed by now! And I'm still sewing!

    Life is busy, and I do not get to comment as much as I like, but this weened I hope to take a big round!

    Next week me and my daughter are going to London, and I look very much forward to that! Just hope the weather gets a little warmer!

    Have a nice weekend!

    Hugs Cathrine :-)

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  18. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEOctober 23, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    How cute...I have a toy machine also, but it is much older and doesn't work...but I love the look of it!!

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  19. From the Old InkWellOctober 23, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    oh I love this machine. What a treasure you have. Do you collect toy sewing machines? I see another on your side panel.

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  20. CassieOctober 23, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    I love these pictures! Lovely. Thanks for stopping by my blog! Have a great weekend. :)

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  21. CassieOctober 23, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    P.S. What stunning kids you have. xo

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  22. koraleeOctober 23, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    I love your machine...perfect for Friday Pretties.

    Now my friend I am sooooo happy that your giveaway arrived in one piece...I was sure it would break!

    Enjoy sweet one...

    Happy weekend. xoxox

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  23. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesOctober 23, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    That is a toy? My gosh, it looks real! Not only that..you STILL have it! Now THAT is amazing...:)

    I think...I think I see you up there on my buddy list? Not a clue how you got there..but every time I see you...I think..is that my same bloggy friend?

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  24. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesOctober 23, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    p.s. I download all my photos...then I click on the one I want first...which immediately deletes it..and the second one is what I get...I tell you...there is a GLITCH somewhere! Makes me crazy! Ok..crazier than I already am!

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  25. Gloria McQueen StockstillOctober 24, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Marcia, My granddaughter, McKenna, age 10, wants to be a fashion designer. She made her first skirt this past weekend while here. It was her first time to sew on a sewing machine. I had to do the zipper but she did most of the rest, then wore it to church on Sunday. She was thrilled beyond words. I know I created a great memory for when I'm gone!

    Hope Ryan is doing well. Love to all, Gloria

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  26. JaneOctober 24, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    I think it's wonderful that you have the machine that you learned to sew on. Such great memories!
    Jane

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  27. ShelleyOctober 24, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    That is a cute sewing machine! That is one thing I wished I had learned to do well - learn how to sew!!

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  28. Jen Beaudet ZondervanOctober 24, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    What a sweet little sewing machine! I wish I still had things from my child hood. Thank you for your sweet comments about my art! Jennifer:)

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  29. Manuela@A Cultivated NestOctober 24, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    What a sweet little machine! My daughter had a little battery operated one that she learned to sew on.

    Manuela

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  30. BeverlyOctober 24, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    It looks brand new, Marcia. You have taken very good care of it. What a sweet little machine. Have either of your daughters been interested in it or in sewing?
    Love the outdoor pictures. So light.
    Thanks for sharing such a special keepsake of your childhood.
    I learned on my Mom's converted Singer (converted to electrical from a treadle). I guess that's what happened to a lot of the old treadles.

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  31. SheilaOctober 25, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    I just wanted to tell you....I don't always comment, but I enjoy reading your blog!
    Have a great week!

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  32. Debra@CommonGroundOctober 25, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    Hi Marcia, what a great machine. Sometimes I feel like I should STILL be using one of these. LOL! Thanks for sharing the inspiration!
    xo,
    Debra

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  33. Debra@CommonGroundOctober 25, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Hi Marcia, what a great machine. Sometimes I feel like I should STILL be using one of these. LOL! Thanks for sharing the inspiration!
    xo,
    Debra

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  34. I Love Pretty Little ThingsOctober 27, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    What a treasure!!! I love that little Singer. :)
    Joyce

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  35. PaulaOctober 28, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    Oh, how cute, Marcia!! I just love vintage sewing machines... I would have one in every room if I could!

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  36. AnonymousOctober 30, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    I had that same machine and my mom recently gave it to me.

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Thanks so much for stopping by :)
Blessings,
Marcia

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