I love this. I have my Oma’s 1927 Singer sewing machine that she schlepped out of Latvia on the last train leaving ahead of the 1944 Russian invasion. The machine has dressed and fed four generations of my family so far, and shows no sign of giving up (though the rubber on the bobbin winder may need replacing at some point).
And you’re inspiring me to think about making a tidewandering song (though I have the singing voice of a bullfrog so I’m not sure how that will flow out 😉).
I loved hearing you sing in one of your reels! And a tidewandering song sounds like a wonderful idea. I hope you will photograph or film your Oma’s sewing machine when you return from your teaching travels.
I love sounds, and cannot wait to hear you live someday. I use a fidget spinner sometimes when I tell Gilgamesh. If you have one, spin it, and put it up to your ear!
As soon as I saw the subject line I knew this was going to be a lovely story and song! I have so many fond memories of sewing with my mom and sister on our Singers... I collect them as well. Going have to keep my eye out for a hand-crank.
Ooh! I love that you collect Singers, too! Yes, a hand-crank is a wonderful experience especially for slower and more fiddly projects. You can be so precise with where the stitches stop and turning corners. It's a bit of an arm chore if you're doing a really long seam, so I usually switch to my electric for that. I love how soothing and gentle the hand crank is. I actually sew more on in than on my electric. Thank you for commenting!! And best of luck finding one!
I love this. I have my Oma’s 1927 Singer sewing machine that she schlepped out of Latvia on the last train leaving ahead of the 1944 Russian invasion. The machine has dressed and fed four generations of my family so far, and shows no sign of giving up (though the rubber on the bobbin winder may need replacing at some point).
And you’re inspiring me to think about making a tidewandering song (though I have the singing voice of a bullfrog so I’m not sure how that will flow out 😉).
I loved hearing you sing in one of your reels! And a tidewandering song sounds like a wonderful idea. I hope you will photograph or film your Oma’s sewing machine when you return from your teaching travels.
Brilliant.
I love sounds, and cannot wait to hear you live someday. I use a fidget spinner sometimes when I tell Gilgamesh. If you have one, spin it, and put it up to your ear!
Oh!! Thank you. I love Gilgamesh. I look forward to hearing you tell it.
As soon as I saw the subject line I knew this was going to be a lovely story and song! I have so many fond memories of sewing with my mom and sister on our Singers... I collect them as well. Going have to keep my eye out for a hand-crank.
Ooh! I love that you collect Singers, too! Yes, a hand-crank is a wonderful experience especially for slower and more fiddly projects. You can be so precise with where the stitches stop and turning corners. It's a bit of an arm chore if you're doing a really long seam, so I usually switch to my electric for that. I love how soothing and gentle the hand crank is. I actually sew more on in than on my electric. Thank you for commenting!! And best of luck finding one!
Love this Jeni….thanks 😊
You're very welcome, Jed! Hugs!!