Fun Finds, Sewing Machine, and What Is It???

 Well OK folks. Here is the latest o the sewing machine.

That 'crank thingy' as I called it previously, is indeed the 'knee' pedal

as some of you said.

We attached it, hung it over the edge of the table,

plugged it in and the machine ran!!!

I threaded as best I could figure out, ran a piece of fabric

 through it, and it sews like a dream....

 

except that the tension is off and thread loopy on the bottom.

I'm guessing it is because I do not have the bobbin in right somehow.

I'll have to check it out via serial number and see what I can find.

 But here is something cute: see in the top bobbin picture that little button?

If you push on it with your finger it pops the bobbin up to get it out.

Isn't' is cute?? (OK. I know I am easily entertained.) =)

Anyway, this thing sounds and runs great.....

on to some new finds now.

 How about this sifter......It has removable lids on both ends!!!

interesting.

 here is just an ordinary sifter, but love the creamy yellow, and green.

 some silver 'tongs' of sorts. What are they for???

 not sure. any ideas???

 And...mystery item of the day.....

This is silver, about 3" tall, sits, has 2 lids, with separated compartments.

Lettering: maybe E and H??

Thanks for all your help blogger friends.

blessings

have a great weekend

barbara jean

Sewing Machine

OK, so I showed you this a couple of days ago.

I bought this sewing machine from a  lady who could not get it open.

(hoping  I would be able to).

I posted it on here and asked if anyone knew how to open it.

 

Tah dah!!

My new blogger friend at Lady Locust

told me how and it worked!

Isn't it beautiful??

OK now, does anyone know what the 'crank' thing does??

This machine is in great shape, by no foot peddle to run it.

It may be another one we take apart.=)

Look at this beautiful end piece.

Blessings all

barbara jean

It's Rednesday!!!

cute rustic display of grandpa's old can holder he made,

a little red chair, some old rusty wire, and love this gal's sign.

  

And here are some signs my other friend makes..

just a few little red letters in them.

 

Thanks for visiting.

check out the other great red treasures...

 

blessings

barbara jean

White Wednesday Little Idea

This is one of those little napkin holders.

You know, you put the napkins in and

the little loopy thing holds them down so the

 wind does not blow them away?

Well, here is a simple repurpose.

Just hang it on the wall, and fill with little treasures.

The loopy thing becomes a cute decoration on the wall

and the basket part holds cuteness.

It's small so it will fit just about anywhere.

Oh, would have been cute with a little

something clipped to the loopy thing,

or some ribbon.Next time. =)

Now if you love white....

head on over to Faded Charm

for more wonderful white treasures.

blessings

barbara jean

PS I finally got my typewriter parts ready to sell.

They are here if you want to look at them.

Typewriter Parts For Sale

 I have 3 boxes of typewriter parts for sale.

All 3 boxes will be similar to items in this pic.

 

They will be shipped in this small flat rate box.

8 1/2 x 5 x1 1/2".

all for $15.50.

includes shipping!!

First come first served.

thanks for coming by

blessings

barbara jean

New Blue Chairs

 

I got these two ADORABLE chairs at the Flea Market Sunday,

so I'm working on this little corner at the store.

I love how it's turning out.

 Close up of some little treasures.

And this sign is by a new vendor in the shop:
  Slight Imperfections.

Love her work!!!

Thanks for the visit

blessings

barbara jean

Nest, and What is it??

 

new nest on rake.

  

fun gate with goodies.

new nest, brooms, old tin, old tools, and movie reel.

So fun to gather!!

Love this sign by one of my new vendor's
(Slight Imperfections):

"Friendship isn't a big thing,

it is a million little things."

 anyone know what these are for??

Got a bunch of them as you can see.

They are about a foot tall.
 close up below.

My little birdie buddy says "see you soon".

blessings

barbara jean