Quilts For Veterans

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Sunday, April 17, 2016

I am finishing up a quilt, and have decided to let my 1937 Singer model 15-88 sewing machine take a rest from working. It is a machine I use often, but I have so many machines!!! :) I am going to finish the quilt with my 1891 White Vs2b treadle machine. My father had a White VS2a (BS) machine, and when that machine went to my brother, I bought a similar White for myself. I would like this machine to be as comfortable to use as my Singer 15-88, and the only way for that to happen is to use it often.

Below is my Singer 15-88, now in repose:

And below is the 1891 White Vs2b, covered:

and uncovered:

There are a couple of differences between Singer machines and White machines, and in my case, the most notable is that sewing feet are not interchangeable between the machines. I do have a set of White attachments, but I am more used to using Singer attachments, so there will be a small learning curve involved with the attachments. In addition, on this particular White, the bobbin winder works a little hard, so winding bobbins will take a little longer. Simple things to overcome!

Monday, April 11, 2016

Civilian Volunteer

A separate type of Service to our country is volunteering your time. It is not like committing to being in the Armed Services, but it is very important. I am very proud that my son volunteered when asked. This past weekend, when asked by someone in Washington, for the trip when President Obama was visiting California, my son offered to help with any support The President's trip might need. He ended up driving one of the vehicles in the motorcade for the weekend, and performing various similar tasks asked of him by the Secret Service. He couldn't send me a photo until after the trip had ended, due to security restrictions, but when he did, I was both in shock and awe, that my son, a very down-to-earth (scientist) could have such an honor as to help the President. No matter how we each vote, it is respect for the Office of President that ensures our Freedom and Democracy. Thanks, kiddo, and wow- look what you did!!!! (My son said The President was "incredibly kind". Thank you Mr. President!, for the respect and dignity you showed my son.)