Jones Spool Treadle Video

 

 Jones Spool Treadle sewing machine restored to working order. I cleaned, stripped and sanded the old varnish and oil off and re-varnished with Watco Danish Oil dark walnut. I did not polyurethane it, leaving that up to the new owner. The cabinet is in pretty darn good shape for 100 plus years. Some veneer is missing off one side that I left alone. No plant water stains! There is a scratch on the underside of top lid, that I sanded but did not fill. My hubby made some knobs for it as it did not have any, we cut a vintage wooden spool in half and used that. I left it raw not stained. The machine itself has lot of loved use on it and some of the decals are gone and some of the luster as well. She sews like a Queen, with a perfect stitch. She was made late 1800's to early 1900's. Her tracking record has been lost, her number is 184221. She is English made in Manchester. Brother eventually purchased the Jones company in 1958. She uses a round shank needle 128x1. See photos of the before, during and after, and a video of her sewing. She still needs a little more elbow grease on some of her parts, but she is ready for her new home. DM me for more details. #Jones #treadle #sewing #vintage #antique #English #Manchester

Starry Path

 Starry Path ready for quilting, deciding on pattern to quilt, probably some free motion & ruler work.

Quilter @ wendyhchasingthreads #chasingthreads #green #Marchmadness #patchwork #quilt #quilting #sewing #stars #freemotion #rulerwork

Grassy Creek finale

Grassy Creek finale (one more to go). I used 40wt Omni thread the color Buff, not my favorite thread

Urban Elementz panto Wisteria on my Block Rockit! When trimming, which was not very much and adding a 2.5" binding, it cut my side points off...grrrrr, but still happy with it. Not entering any contests...just a couch lap quilt Quilter @ Wendyhchasingthreads #grassycreekquilt by @ quiltville_bonnie #bonniehunter at #quiltvillemystery #panto #pantograph

Lost Silk Tie Quilt Alma Zimmerman

 I found these at Goodwill Spokane Washington...does anyone recognize it? I believe the white tag was added much later and the date could be wrong 1972, see other handwritten tag on quilt dated 6-2-1976. Marla S. From Donald & Lula Woodward. I believe most of the quilt is of silk and polyester ties. The backing is an awesome 70's Polyester squares, the smaller one appears backing is of silk. The hand embroidery is impeccable. There is a burn mark in the center of the quilt, possible cigarette burn as it goes to the back see photos. There are 2 quilts, one smaller and this large one. The smaller one is not signed. I have sent messages to a family member with no response. It looks as though they are not on FB much. The original maker Alma Zimmerman (maiden) She married Otto F. Spielman in 1941. They were later divorced. She married Jay Loomis in 1969. He passed away in 1992. She married Ellsworth "Doc" Foreman on October 26, 2002 in Coeur d' Alene, ID. Given to Marla (Marlene) Spielman daughter. Sister Lula & Donald Woodward are mentioned on the quilt. I have not had any luck in trying to reach any family member to see if they are interested in this quilt. Maybe there was rift between members or no interest in handing down an heirloom. I could just see this on the antique roadshow. Help me contact family member to see if they want. I do have some $$ invested. I have shared in groups and on Instagram. Thanks for those that have shared and sent me info. Quilter @ wendyhchasingthreads #silk #ties #quilting #embroidery #nostalgic #sewing #findmyowner #lostquiltscomehome