It's quite a sight, isn't it? I love it. If this could only talk - as the saying goes. My mother sewed all of our clothes on this machine, mended and sewed for others around town. Sharon and I sewed many of our high school clothes on it as well.
Today I mend and do little projects. I wanted to cover my beautiful Viking Mixer that we make bread in plus baking and my toaster. So I got to thinking one night - why not use some place mats my mother made - that I never use and design my own cover. So, I did.
My first memory of a sewing machine was my Grandmother Fitzpatrick with a pedal machine. I loved that one and I still kick myself to this very day. Why? My mother wanted me to take it and I was young and stupid and did not. A cousin in Illinois I believe has it today. I do have other cherished pieces from her that I will post at a later day.
Betty, that was a SUPER idea to take Mom's placemats and do that. VERY cool!! I really love reading posts like this where you talk about the past and share your thoughts.
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