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Post by braided-rug on Aug 1, 2006 15:00:17 GMT 10
Do you have any sewing collectibles?
I have been looking at tiny toy machines online and in magazines, they are lovely.
One of my favourites is old Sylko cotton reels. Not sure if you have those.
I made a shiny tomato when I learnt to sew. The green wool must have fallen victim to moths, it has to be repaired.
I must have a few buttons. Maybe a thimble. Some vintage curtain material.
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Post by lynn on Aug 1, 2006 22:27:55 GMT 10
I do have some vintage material. I'd love to have some vintage buttons....maybe we could do a swap for that!
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Post by braided-rug on Aug 1, 2006 23:12:47 GMT 10
Your avatar is beautiful Lynn.
I added your idea to the swap ideas list. Sounds good.
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Post by teddymaker on Aug 2, 2006 0:34:41 GMT 10
I have lots of vintage sewing stuff....I have a full size machine in a lovely cabinet, circa 1910....thimbles with advertising on them, an old wooden hem ruler with an ad for de worming syrup(for humans  ...I have two toy sewing machines, they are from the 70's....three old sewing boxes, one is wooden and was my grandmothers....and a lot of old and new pincushions..plus various vintage notions and threads  |
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Post by braided-rug on Aug 2, 2006 10:51:16 GMT 10
Wooden boxes are fun. Does it open out sideways? Kind of layered?
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Post by violet on Aug 2, 2006 14:42:03 GMT 10
I deliberately avoid these threads because I love anything to do with old sewing notions/fabrics, and old kitchen stuff. I have hardly anything in that line, mainly because I know once I start that will be the end of me!
Love the old thread reels, Br. I remember those wooden thread reel dolls - when the kids were little I did them from plastic reels; fun, but nothing beats the wooden ones.
My sewing basket is a natural straw 1950's one with a little soft green on it. sigh.
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Post by braided-rug on Aug 2, 2006 16:05:44 GMT 10
I have myself reined in as well lol. I am lucky dh is a bit of a collector, meaning he had a few interesting needles and tins. He loves saving buttons. He was the one who found the childs machine but I think we threw it out, not sure why.
I can't part with my retro sewing machine. It is so heavy.
Jayne your machine would be lovely and serene to look at. Not sure where my Nana's ended up.
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Post by braided-rug on Aug 2, 2006 16:07:30 GMT 10
Does anyone remember where you put four s c r e w s into the top of a wooden reel and used a needle of some kind to make ropes from wool. I was given the modern version from the shop as well, it was called Knitting Nancy. www.waynesthisandthat.com/knittingnancys.html |
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Post by cara on Aug 3, 2006 8:17:19 GMT 10
Yes, I have an old sewing basket, my mil's old treadle machine, all her old accessories in the drawers still. :-) We had the machine redone. It is lovely and now sits in Lori's entry way.
In the basket was tons of old wooden spools, etc.
And Lynn, I have alot of old buttons, I would be happy to share with you. I have some that are glass! I would for you to have some. I also have some antique lace.
All this from a girl who would rather not sew. LOL
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Post by braided-rug on Aug 18, 2006 20:19:26 GMT 10
Today there was a sewing display at the collectables shop. The sewing machine, the toy one, was $45 and the treadle machine around $450. My husband said he didn't think the price for the toy sewing machine was too much.
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...I have two toy sewing machines, they are from the 70's....three old sewing boxes, one is wooden and was my grandmothers....and a lot of old and new pincushions..plus various vintage notions and threads 
