JessaLu’s. ¬†It’s all her fault. ¬†Her eye candy friday post had me not only coveting her 50mm lens for the digital SLR, but also an antique sewing machine. ¬†I couldn’t do much about the lens, but found myself trolling the ‘net for antique Singers. ¬†I started out looking for the same model she has, 15-91, and after having her take a peek at a number of ads on Craigslist, I found, based on her reaction, the motherlode. ¬†
A fellow fiber nut by the name of Vanessa was selling off not only a 15-91 but a Featherweight 221 in excellent working condition.  After dinner, Kat and I headed over to her house where I bought it.  We then spent a good hour or so just gabbing.   I had a wonderful time meeting her and hope to see her again soon.
I didn’t get home with the new toy until almost 10pm and it was far too late to play with it, especially since the kids were still up. ¬†I did look up the serial number on the Singer website. ¬† My new baby was born March 4, 1937 in Elizabeth, NJ, not too terribly far away and a town I had to pass through in order to get to Vanessa’s. ¬†I thought that apropos.
Today, I was able to fully fall in love.  Behold:
I’m in love. ¬†She and I have made quick work of that pink quilt that I’ve been hand piecing on and off for almost a year now. ¬†
Thanks Jess 
 And thank you for my new bag!
I have a thing for apples
So you don’t think its all sewing, all the time, I’ve been spinning too. ¬†I finished 3 more bobbins worth from that never ending bag of CVM on the Russo wheel. ¬†
Off to play with the new wheel…
Craft on!
7 responses so far ↓
1 Marcia // Mar 21, 2009 at 9:16 pm
That’s even older than my Featherweight 221! (Or did you buy the other one?) Amazing little machine, isn’t it? Gorgeous stitch. Now what is the “Russo wheel”? (Wait till you hear what I just ordered…..god, am I in trouble!)
2 --Deb // Mar 21, 2009 at 10:43 pm
You are so funny–so suggestible! It looks beautiful.
And now I want to know what Marcia ordered, too…
3 V // Mar 22, 2009 at 12:04 am
Thanks for the shout-out. I’m so glad you love the Featherweight. Of all my machines I found it to be the most special. Too special in fact to sit unused in its case. Thanks for giving it a good, new home.
It was great hanging out with you and Kat – we definitely have to do it again soon, this time with Alex included. Please tell Kat that Biggs says “Hello”, and that I haven’t forgotten her or her “chocolate hustle”
4 JessaLu // Mar 22, 2009 at 1:23 pm
*sigh* I’m trying really hard to not be jealous. ;op
Glad you like your bag! Now I need to get going on your laptop case, hehe
5 Cookie // Mar 22, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I am so jealous! Clearly, I need to add a Singer to my must get when I visit list. I keep looking for a Featherweight in it’s case, but they’re hard to find out here in California. /sigh
6 Tina M. // Mar 23, 2009 at 6:53 am
It’s beautiful! And so is the quilt you finished, bet you’re still riding high off that one.
7 Kim // Mar 23, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Oooh, a featherweight! Years and years ago, I used to buy featherweights at yard sales/antique shows and re-sell them to a dealer in CA. Beautiful and sturdy machines! Nice quilt! One of many to come I’m sure.