Thursday, May 1, 2014

May Goals and a new Treadle!

Hi everybody, I missed ya'll but I had a great time at the TOGA!  I made it a road trip and also went to Arlington, TX to see my friend Marie and Jacksonville, AR to see my step mom, step brother, sister in law and nephews.  I have a lot to write about the TOGA (treadle on gathering academy) but first I need to organize my thoughts and tons of pictures!  LOL
I can't believe it is already May!  I finished my April Goal, the rail fence quilt.  I am going to keep my May goals pretty simple.  I need to make March, April and May block of the months from Quilt Doodle Designs
They are pretty big blocks and one is a row.

I got  a new sewing machine!  I have been wanting a treadle with the Lotus flower decal for a couple of years.  I bought one from a friend at the TOGA.  I am sew excited!  She is so beautiful!
 Tiger was a perfect model for me!  Don't you love the cabinet?  The legs are wood!
 Here is a close up of the decals.
Her serial number is F 6297915 and according to ISMACS she is born in 1910 in Clydebank, Scotland.  That would make her 104 years old!  I can't wait to start sewing on her!
Singer used to have a place where you could print off a certificate with your machine's information on it, but I could not find it when I looked.  Does anyone know if they still do that?

Happy May!

Missy

I am linking up to A Lovely Year of Finishes for the goal setting party.
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12 comments:

  1. Kathy Felsted UsherMay 1, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    That is really pretty! Congratulations. I've been saving the Quilt Doodle BOM patterns and hope to get to it sometime. Can't wait to see yours.

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  2. KayMay 1, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Try: mysingerstory.com for the certificate. Near the bottom of the home page. Two weeks ago I purchased a Lotus in a parlor cabinet. Like you I had been wanting a Lotus. Glad that you had a good time at the TOGA. I plan to go to the NETOGA in late August. I went to my first TOGA last year and had a wonderful time! Learned a lot! Such nice people!

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  3. Linda SwanekampMay 1, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Last fall, I bought a treadle cabinet to put a Singer 237 in so I could zig zag treadle. It came with a very rusty Lotus. I could not throw it away. I soaked all the rusty parts ( not the painted parts) in vinegar and got rid of all the rust. I am polishing them with mother's aluminum and mag polish. I am polishing the paint with TR3. When it is all rehabbed, I will give it away. It moves great after Tri flow soaking. Yours is more pristine.

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  4. Quilter KathyMay 1, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    It's gorgeous! I just love it! The decals are so unique and in such great shape for such an old girl!

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  5. HeidiMay 1, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    Your new Lotus is lovely. I just love the lotus decals. It is a machine for my bucket list :)

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  6. Amy, a redeemed sheepMay 2, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    Have fun with your new beautiful lady!!

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  7. Deborah HamiltonMay 2, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    That is a beautiful machine and cabinet. I'm sure you will enjoy her! I was so glad to get to meet you at TOGA, and I had a wonderful time. I plan to go to the June retreat, too. Thanks so much for posting about it or I would never have known. I hope to see you again.

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  8. Siouxzq64@gmail.comMay 2, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Very pretty machine. I am sooo happy you had a good time, but I missed you blogging. Welcome back.

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  9. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingMay 2, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    http://www.mysingerstory.com/
    At the bottom, right side of the page it says 'Find My Singer Story'. Enter your info, click the button, then print your certificate. Glad you found a Lotus.

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  10. Allison in PlanoMay 2, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Happy May to you too Missy!! The pictures just don't do your new beauty justice! I'm glad I got to see her in person at the NE TX TOGA -- gosh, just a week ago we were having all that fun!! Enjoy sewing on her. Do you name your machines? Hugs, Allison in Plano, TX

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  11. SarahMay 6, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Your new treadle sure is pretty - love the decals! Love Tiger and all his fluffiness too =^..^=

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  12. purplefiendMay 10, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    I have the same cabinet, except the treadle legs are metal. It currently has a 1936 Singer 201k in the cabinet.
    Sharon Weaver in Round Rock

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