Category Archives: Sewing Machines

A Tiny Finish and a New Toy

Posted on July 1, 2018 by katyquilts

I cut these tiny tumblers out ages ago. I pieced them together a few months ago and I finally got around to finishing this! The tumblers finish at 1 1/2 inches high. So this little quilt is about 6 by … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes, Sewing Machines, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

My Sewing Table

Posted on July 13, 2015 by katyquilts

 I posted this picture of my vintage Singer 301 in my sewing desk and I had questions about the desk itself. So this post is to show it a bit more clearly. Here is a picture of the whole thing.  I … Continue reading →

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A Finish!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by katyquilts

Remember the picture I showed yesterday? Here is the full reveal. Ta daaa!!! I know some if you are gasping and spitting out your coffee at the fact that I painted a vintage sewing cabinet like this. Let me assure … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Machines, Sewing Room Pics, Uncategorized | 24 Comments

Mid-Arm Machine Quilting with Barney

Posted on January 18, 2013 by katyquilts

Last summer, I bought a new to me mid-arm quilting machine. It is a Nolting Hobby Quilter. It is non-stitch regulated and sits on a Super Quilter frame. I am not sure this frame is still made. The widest quilt … Continue reading →

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Singer Book Bank

Posted on July 26, 2010 by katyquilts

I have collected vintage Singer Sewing Machine Company items for YEARS. Last weekend, my DH spotted a Singer book shaped bank at the antique fest. I have always wanted one of these but had never seen one in person. I … Continue reading →

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New Machine….

Posted on July 26, 2010 by katyquilts

Well, new to me! I am not sure how old this one actually is. I am normally a Singer girl but this little Elna caught my eye last weekend at a local antique fest and the price was right. I … Continue reading →

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ISMACS Block Swap Quilt

Posted on April 14, 2010 by katyquilts

ISMACS stands for the International Sewing Machine Collectors Society. I joined thisgroup  too long ago to remember and have learned so much from them. They have a daily e-mail digest that is free so if you love old sewing machines, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Machines, Traditional, Uncategorized, Vintage Singer Sewing Stuff | 3 Comments

Sewing table update

Posted on March 20, 2010 by katyquilts

A few of you asked if it was difficult to access the bobbin in my new sewing desk. I ain’t gonna lie….it isn’t the easiest due to the thickness of the table top. However, wonderful DH has modified it by cutting … Continue reading →

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A new sewing table!

Posted on March 17, 2010 by katyquilts

I have the best dear husband! I am forever trying to figure out the ultimate quilting/sewing set up. He puts up with a lot in my fiddling with things. He often ends up getting invloved. He does a great job! … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Motion Quilting, Sewing Machines, Sewing Room Pics, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Hello World!

Posted on May 26, 2009 by katyquilts

I am still alive! I have been substitute teaching quite a lot though and haven’t done much of any sewing. Here are a few pics of my daughter’s new room that we redecorated for her after her brother left home: … Continue reading →

Posted in For Sale, Knitting, Sewing Machines, Vintage Singer Sewing Stuff | 1 Comment