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Hello from the Mild Mild West

Kaliratbags

Hello from the Mild Mild West
« on: February 11, 2021, 17:46:14 PM »
Hi all,

Newbie here!

I'm from Bath but have lived in Bristol for more years than I wish to admit, and have been sewing on machines since I was about 5 (and yes, I still have them both, an Elna Lotus Zig Zag, and a Frister and Rossman 45, one from each Grandmother.)

My biggest disappointment was wanting a sewing machine for my birthday at 14 (I did O level needlework) and my Dad buying me new Toyota machine from Argos, when I was desperate for a 50s/60s green Viking or a black Singer, and had specifically requested 'ones like we have at school.' Needless to say, that Toyota got traded in as soon as I could, and I got a 1970's Viking Husqvarna 6570, then traded that in for another, a Viking Husqvarna Interlude 435, and another, which is a Viking Husqvarna Platinum 955E, with the read/write card reader and all the bits. Think that might get traded in soon! Just not using the embroidery element.

My 'thing' is quilting - well, specifically traditional American blockwork with Civil War fabrics, or some lovely vintage looking Moda yardage. I've taught a number of novices, run courses and workshops, but I'm not the most patient of people, it's very time consuming and the pay is not great! I'll stick to the day job (Research Data Management... that pays the bills :D)

Sewing wise, I can run up curtains, blinds, etc., I'm very average at dressmaking (fiddly), and I really want to get into some light leatherwork (clothes, motorcycle vests, rather than saddlery) and corset making.

I've got 7 other vintage Singer machines (not all of them work!) and I'm in the market for an old 96K or 31K Singer at the moment, just as soon as I work out stuff about servo motors and clutch motors!

What else... hobbies... well I have 2 children, two German Shepherds, and a full time job, so not much! Learned crocheting last year, I do a bit of powerlifting when the gyms are open, I bake cakes and bread, cook, make marmalade, and ride a motorcycle.

Looking forward to getting to see your machines and projects!
Singer 28k hand crank, 66k (x2!) 99K, 221k, 222k, 348k, Elna Lotus 'Zig Zag', Frister and Rossman Model 45, Viking Husqvarna Platinum 955E, and now 3 industrial Singers - 31k15 treadle head, a 96k49 and a compound walking foot 31k47

fajita

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2021, 18:17:06 PM »
Welcome @Kaliratbags  :drink:  :flower:

Lilian

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2021, 18:24:16 PM »
Welcome @Kaliratbags  :) :vintage:
Willing but not always able :)

Surest1tch

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2021, 18:56:42 PM »
Welcome @Kaliratbags  :D. That sounds like an interesting array of machines you've had, nothing like the proper vintage ones is there?

Greybird

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2021, 19:27:03 PM »
@Kaliratbags I am not too far from you - in Hilperton, Trowbridge. I'm afraid I don't do quilting but do like to see the finished items!

Gernella

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2021, 19:37:19 PM »
Sorry @Kaliratbags I read all your post and thought, boy am I getting old, just bottle up your energy and send some up to North Nottingham. <3
Stash extension 2024- 6.1 meters
Left at the end of 2023 - 66 meters now (includes fabric found hidden out of sight)  Lining fabric not included

charley

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2021, 20:29:55 PM »
Welcome from another newbie.

Kaliratbags

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2021, 20:37:22 PM »
@Gernella at 50, and just getting over the plague, I feel like I have zero energy! Oh, to be 35 again
« Last Edit: February 11, 2021, 20:40:03 PM by Kaliratbags »
Singer 28k hand crank, 66k (x2!) 99K, 221k, 222k, 348k, Elna Lotus 'Zig Zag', Frister and Rossman Model 45, Viking Husqvarna Platinum 955E, and now 3 industrial Singers - 31k15 treadle head, a 96k49 and a compound walking foot 31k47

Tamnymore

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2021, 21:26:05 PM »
Welcome @Kaliratbags
'One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.' Oscar Wilde

Lachica

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2021, 21:45:41 PM »
Welcome! We would love to see pictures cos we is nosywe like machines and other people's projects.
Mary
2020 stash: not gonna count, not gonna feel guilty.

nototie

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2021, 23:26:16 PM »
Welcome from another newbie!

Kaliratbags

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2021, 06:36:27 AM »
@Lachica oh, ok!!

As soon as I a) work out how to do that and b) organise myself to do it I’m sure I can add some past quilts and a few machine pics!
Singer 28k hand crank, 66k (x2!) 99K, 221k, 222k, 348k, Elna Lotus 'Zig Zag', Frister and Rossman Model 45, Viking Husqvarna Platinum 955E, and now 3 industrial Singers - 31k15 treadle head, a 96k49 and a compound walking foot 31k47

Silver Rose

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2021, 07:05:17 AM »
Welcome @Kaliratbags
Still learning

UttaRetch

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2021, 08:03:41 AM »
Welcome @Kaliratbags from someone who loves Bath and is an ex-motorcyclist.  Whilst I admire those who have the patience for quilting and the beautiful works produced, I am strictly a selfish clothes maker.

Kaliratbags

Re: Hello from the Mild Mild West
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2021, 08:35:54 AM »
Ah, yes, Bath, a golden city paved with shops.... and of course, the American Museum, with its world class collection of antique American Quilts!

Good to see another rider (albeit lapsed... we don’t say ex) @UttaRetch
Singer 28k hand crank, 66k (x2!) 99K, 221k, 222k, 348k, Elna Lotus 'Zig Zag', Frister and Rossman Model 45, Viking Husqvarna Platinum 955E, and now 3 industrial Singers - 31k15 treadle head, a 96k49 and a compound walking foot 31k47