Decoupaging a Machine Case

 My friend Allison did a demo on how to decoupage a sewing machine case.  I love how her case turned out!

 You start off with a yucky case and tear off the lining.

 She used a matte finish Mod Podge.

 You can use anything on your case!

 She recommends heavy duty felt cushion pads for the bottom your case.

 Don't forget to do the bottom of your case!

 Go ahead and get your fingers dirty!

 Allison repairs and restores Vintage Sewing Machines and has some parts.
She is located in Plano, TX and you can contact her at allon0711@yahoo.com

Here is a case I had, pretty ugly - huh?

 My "second mom" gave this machine to me, she sewed all of her clothes on it in high school!

 As soon as I got home from TX I had to do my case!  I cut up an old Keepsake Quilting catalog and a brochure from AR.

 I had to include any cat quilts in it.

 Do you see Hello Kitty?

 I printed off the girls on the treadles.

 This is my top.  My husband broke the handle, even though I always tell him not to carry the old machines by the handles!

 This is the inside of the case, and I wish I had thought of printing off the picture of tiger sitting on my treadle before I had finished the outside.

 If you look to the upper right, I printed off a picture of the sewing machine that belongs to the case.

Here is my machine on the case.  I have another post about how she was rewired.

Here is a tutorial so you can decoupage your own case!
http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2013/02/doing-decoupage-dance.html#

Have you refurbished a sewing machine case?

Missy

Why I Sew on a Treadle

I got to thinking about how people always ask me why I use a treadle instead of an electric to make my quilts.  I sat down and wrote this.

Missy who is creating music in her sewing room!

Demos from the TOGA

We had several demos at the TOGA also.

Margaret showed us how to make a simple chicken pin cushion only using 2 1/2 squares.  My cats decided mine was the right size for a cat toy.  Sigh.

Lisa demoed how to rewire a chain stitcher.

Kay showed us how to make a simple, no waste flying geese.  I have not had a chance to make mine yet.

Sue demoed an exploding pineapple block.  It took a few minutes for me to understand how to make it, but I think it will be a fun block.  She said you have to have two fabrics that greatly contrast for it to look right.  This would be a great red and white quilt!

 Mary Lou did a precision piecing demo and shared some of the tools she liked.  Here she is with the Angler.

This is my "oh, I get it now" look.

Here she is showing us how she finds her 1/4 inch block.

This is great seam guide she uses.

Sharon demoed binding on her machine (a Pfaff treadle).

This was a really cool hot bowl holder.  I am going to make these for Christmas presents!

There were more demos, but I missed a couple.  I can't wait to share a couple of others, but they get their own posts!  I wanted to apologize again for the cell phone pics.  I still have not found the camera charger.

I wanted to thank every one who took their time to teach us something new!

Missy

Vintage Machines

My messy spot where I was sewing.  I took my Singer 99 converted hand crank.  I have another one I need to sell.

I took lots of pictures at the TOGA, unfortunately my camera has died and we can't find the charger since the move.  That means all of my pictures were taken on my phone.  I tried to take lots of pictures of the machines but I know I missed some.  I'll identify the ones I can.

Brown Domestic and a funky foot pedal to the left.  This was a heavy machine!

Chain Stitchers

More Chain Stitchers

On the left that cute little machine is a Bell I think.

My green Premier

A Pfaff

A Singer 66 Redeye or Redhead

Singer 66 with Lotus Decals

I love the green on these two machines!

Adler

There were several machines I realize that I did not get pictures of!

Of course you cannot have a TOGA without people!
I was playing with my camera and took my first ever selfie with my friend Valerie.  She is from England and has machines at her home in England and her home in Dallas.  LOL

I got to meet a new bloggy friend, Deborah.  She blogs at Square Granny She learned about the TOGA on my blog and came for the first time.  We are holding my strings quilt.

I have made so many friends there!

I still need to tell you about the demos, but they will have to wait because I have already included too many pictures!

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.