I have two new additions to my sewing machine collection this month.
This is “Emily,” a 66K treadle with the Lotus design, from 1917. Her cabinet could use a little work, but the machine itself is in perfect working condition. She is just sitting in the living room right now, but eventually I will find a place for her in my sewing room. We thought we didn’t have room for another treadle, but…sometimes exceptions just have to be made. 🙂
Our other new baby is “Esmeralda.” She is a 327K from about 1962, and she does forward and reverse stitching and zig zag. She is the prettiest shade of sage green, although this photo looks a bit grey-ish. She also has her own little green extension table. I believe this model was marketed in the United States as a “Spartan” brand, but it’s got a Singer badge in the UK.
And finally, more sewing machines — but the kind that are much easier to find room for in the sewing room! 😉 I thought this fabric was so cute, I just had to buy a yard.
My Stash Report for this week is:
Bought this week: 1 yard
Bought year-to-date: 10.75 yards
Used this week: 0
Used year-to-date 18.75 yards
Used (net): 8 yards
To see how other quilters are doing with their Stash Reports, please visit Judy’s blog.
Happy Quilting!
I love your new machines, especially that “Emily” treadle. I would be making room for it, too, LOL! The fabric is really cute, are you planning a machine cover, or-?
I am so in love with the Lotus! You lucky person–I have been drooling for one!
Hello,
I have recently acquired a Singer 327K as you describe above. It is beautiful and in great condition. Do you know what the value of this model might be? Any other history about it? I am having trouble researching this one. THANKS!
Hi Laura, I’ve tried to send you some information and links relating to the Singer 327K model, but the email keeps bouncing. If you still need help, please write to me again. Kindest regards. 🙂
I’m still using an old Singer 5522 model since the seventies and it still works like a charm. I recently saw a Singer Spartan on sale on Ebay with an opening bid of $25.00. Singers have been used by my family for years and will almost certainly remain a favorite.
The lotus is awesome and a true vintage sewing machine.