It's true you are never too old to learn new things. I'm a newbie to making a mystery quilt, to blogging, also learning about my vintage White 43 sewing machine. Learning how to use the Easy Angle ruler, too (which took a bit of time to remember which way to position it correctly). All of Bonnie's tips have been very helpful.
These are my 300 triangle pairs, sans dog ears. I am using Bonnie's suggested colors, but my grey is more of a taupe.
I save these boxes (cases of canned dog food, or soda). They are great for holding quilt parts, I have several quilts going at one time, they stack well, and help me stay organized.
My White model 43. DH brought it home one day this spring. At first I wasn't that impressed. But after reading Bonnie's posts about vintage machines and how great they are for straight stitching, I came to have more respect for these old girls. And after further inspection of this White machine I realized it was in very good condition. So I decided to dust her off and give her a good oil bath, and she works just great. Oh yeah, that container on the far side of the machine is my first Leader Ender project too.
I am really enjoying all of this....thank you so much Bonnie.
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Love that color you are using! Looking good!
ReplyDeleteWow that was a fast response, thank you Andee.
DeleteGreat start to the mystery! And they don't make machines these days that will last as well as those solid old ones. Enjoy your vintage machine, and think about how it was once someone's pride and joy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! my gray has a taupe in it too. makes it warmer...oh, nice machine!
ReplyDeleteNICE MACHINE!! And I do love your neutrals..just enough 'stuff' in them to get that scrappy look! Happy quilting!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like sewing a NEW quilt on an OLD machine... have FUN!!!
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