A Place in the Sun

Question:  How many sewing machines do you have?

Recently, conversing with an acquaintance, the subject of sewing machines came up.  Specifically, the number of sewing machines a person NEEDS vs actually HAS.  She has over a hundred!!!  
She's a collector of old sewing machines.  

 

(This is a screen shot of a Wall of Sewing Machines;
a display in a store in New York City.)

 

I actually understand WHY she would have so many .... when I see an older sewing machine, I just WANT it...
but obviously, unlike my acquaintance, I have self control....
(and no $$  and not much space).  So I have only five (5).

 

 

 

The machine that gets the most use is my favorite Janome.

 

 

 

This is Millie.  (As in "Thoroughly Modern*...")

Millie has been in the family since 2012.

 

 

 

This conversation  did get me to thinking....
Each machine has the right to SHINE! 
To Strut Their Stuff!
Their OWN Place in the Sun!

 

IDEA: I'm going to use a different machine for each new project..... 
I'm between projects now....
(stay tuned for a FINISHED project reveal.)

 

Next Up.... Fran!

Fran is a Singer Slant-O-Matic, also known as a "Rocketeer."

She originally resided at the home of Fran,  my sister's neighbor. 
Fran (the person) does not sew.  She has had this machine since she, Fran (the person),  was in High School, somewhere in the neighborhood of 1961. 

Fran (the person) gifted me Fran (the Rocketeer) a couple of years ago. While she, the Rocketeer, has been to the spa for rest and rejuvenation, I have not actually sewn with her.

 

So, Fran, let's see what you can do!

 * Thoroughly Modern Millie ... A 1967 musical HERE