Great essay billie! I tried to leave a comment but couldn't. I don't have word press or facebook or any social media.
I too remember my Grandma's Singer sewing machine with the treadle. It was down in the basement by the old fashioned wringer washing machine. She used it often to repair Grandpa's work clothes and other things. I don't have her machine, it went to my uncle but I do have a White treadle sewing machine I bought at an antique store many years ago. You can't help but wonder who used it and for what purposes. At least you know how your machine worked to make many creative things and memories from your Grandma.
Thank you for reading and trying to comment - happy to read here about your grandma’s Singer and your memories of her using it. Thinking about who might have used your antique machine could be the premise for a wonderful story or essay - but also just something fascinating to ponder!
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment - I love reading them and respond as often as I can. I also love comments that add to the original post, so feel free to share your own experiences, insights, and thoughts.
Great essay billie! I tried to leave a comment but couldn't. I don't have word press or facebook or any social media.
ReplyDeleteI too remember my Grandma's Singer sewing machine with the treadle. It was down in the basement by the old fashioned wringer washing machine. She used it often to repair Grandpa's work clothes and other things. I don't have her machine, it went to my uncle but I do have a White treadle sewing machine I bought at an antique store many years ago. You can't help but wonder who used it and for what purposes. At least you know how your machine worked to make many creative things and memories from your Grandma.
Thank you for reading and trying to comment - happy to read here about your grandma’s Singer and your memories of her using it. Thinking about who might have used your antique machine could be the premise for a wonderful story or essay - but also just something fascinating to ponder!
ReplyDeleteThis essay was a delight to read!
ReplyDeleteThanks, M!
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