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06-21-2014, 04:28 PM
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DH and I ended up on the road again today. We hadn't planned on it until I got a call from the lady I bought all the quilt fabric and scraps from last year - she had found some singer attachments and wanted to know if I was going to be showing up again this year.
This is about 100 miles away, but they had a local quilt show too, so we hit the road. Came home with some run of the mill attachments - and about 150 lbs of quilt fabric, mostly 1-2 yard pieces or larger. Also got a box of lace and some embroidery thread. All for $160, so I'm happy. And since I promised my sibs, and their kids and grand kids all quilts - getting fabric cheap is great.
We also stopped and picked up a forlorn older White VS in the busted top of a treadle cabinet that we had seen yesterday for $10. It does have a nice condition shuttle in it - and the cabinet still has the drawer locks, though the drawers were offered for sale separately. The machine is also missing the front inspection plate - not sure if it will be brought to life or parted, but at least it's no longer sitting in the junk pile.
This is about 100 miles away, but they had a local quilt show too, so we hit the road. Came home with some run of the mill attachments - and about 150 lbs of quilt fabric, mostly 1-2 yard pieces or larger. Also got a box of lace and some embroidery thread. All for $160, so I'm happy. And since I promised my sibs, and their kids and grand kids all quilts - getting fabric cheap is great.
We also stopped and picked up a forlorn older White VS in the busted top of a treadle cabinet that we had seen yesterday for $10. It does have a nice condition shuttle in it - and the cabinet still has the drawer locks, though the drawers were offered for sale separately. The machine is also missing the front inspection plate - not sure if it will be brought to life or parted, but at least it's no longer sitting in the junk pile.
06-22-2014, 09:02 AM
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Yes - the Florence looks similar but has an additional bar. I'm trying to find room for the latest find - figure I brought home 300-400 yards of fabric - and it all needs to be washed . . .
I really do think I could live the rest of my life without buying more fabric and not run out - but what fun would that be? But if you figure a quilt can take 15 yards of fabric (top and backing) it will get used. Lots of scrappy quilts in my future!
I really do think I could live the rest of my life without buying more fabric and not run out - but what fun would that be? But if you figure a quilt can take 15 yards of fabric (top and backing) it will get used. Lots of scrappy quilts in my future!
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