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Singer 99 - Part 1

I have started acquiring and rehabbing vintage sewing machines in the past year or so. It began with my Singer 15-91 and has continued. I have enjoyed the vintage machines, especially the one I converted to hand crank.

Periodically, I search Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and thrift stores. At the beginning of September, I found the following listing on Facebook Marketplace: Marta decided I needed a special prize for my birthday, so we set out to Casper to pick up another machine (A Singer 66 treadle machine I will talk about later). Based on the photos, I thought it was a 99-13 since it has a knee lever hole at the bottom of the case. I am not fond of knee-operated machines, but I am willing to try them. (Also, I saw that the listing said no foot pedal, but I assumed it was still inside the top of the case since that is a location people don't always think to look in.

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Stitched with Love: My First Completed Quilt

Embarking on a journey into the world of quilting was initially overwhelming. Still, I decided I needed to challenge myself, and I wanted to create an item to show my appreciation to Marta, so I stuck with it. In the previous chapter of this quilting saga, I shared my connection to the craft through my mother's founding of a local quilt guild. I'm delighted to recount the exhilarating experience of completing my first quilt.

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Embarking on a Quilting Adventure: From Mom's Guild to My First Block

Nestled within the folds of my childhood memories is the comforting warmth of quilts – vibrant tapestries woven with stories, love, and community. Growing up, my mother, fueled by her passion for quilting, was pivotal in establishing a local quilt guild that became a hub for creativity and camaraderie. The gentle hum of sewing machines, the chatter of like-minded individuals, and the kaleidoscope of fabrics all became a familiar backdrop to my early years.

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