He is busy with family, remnants of cancer, and traveling. Joe is fighting M.S., so even though they email almost daily, an in person visit has not happened in quite a while.
A short visit, but James gave Joe a family trunk filled with papers, pictures, and other stuff. We haven't opened the trunk yet. But I have already dusted and tried out what he brought me. They are not sure if this is a family heirloom or not. However, I already cherish it.
It happens to be a Singer featherweight built in New Jersey circa 1948. Plus the table that goes with it.
Pictures of it as received:
A beautiful machine that purrs. I haven't even oiled it yet.
Thank you James!
Thanks for stopping.
I have that machine in my vintage ones I have come to fancy in the last year or so. My reason for adding it is it weighs such a tiny amount and I can lift it to take someplace without hurting my back should I want to take a machine some place. That was a great present. You are really lucky to get the table for it too. That is awesome. I have yet to find a table in my area and haven't bought one online as I figure it would get damaged in shipping.
ReplyDeleteThe table is great. There is lots of room for material, pattern, and other things. Hope you find one.
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of machines in cabinets or dedicated tables so maybe one will appear. I am sure a fw would be way more awesome to use in the table made for it. Maybe the vintage karma thing will happen and one will show up at some point though I doubt it in our area. I know you will enjoy your wonderful gift. Getting the table is like icing on the cake.
DeleteWow! That's quite a gift. Looking forward to seeing what you make with it.
ReplyDeleteWil, what a great gift! Beautiful machine and table and all in great condition. Such generosity -- wonderful to read about.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a fantastic 2015. All the best to you, Joe, James and everyone near and dear to you. Good health to each and every one.