Getting to know Nellie

 This is Nellie, my Singer treadle sewing machine, which was made in 1916. She is in very good condition as far as her decals go -the only wear in the space where someone's hand would have supported the machine as she was lowered inside the cabinet.

Her decals are lovely art deco style pieces.

I have had her for 8 years, but just this week I finally got the machine repair man in to see if he could fix her up and make her go. All she needed was some oil and a new belt.

Even her bobbin winder works! She has a top-drop bobbin case - I bought some bobbins to fit.

My DD and I are in love -she is so nice!

I have been working at some chain piecing to get my hands and feet used to being coordinated together when I sew. It is great fun. I love the fact that Nellie and I work without electricity.

I wonder who owned her before I did? What did she make for her first owner in 1916?

Oh, and why is she called Nellie? After Dame Nellie Melba, another hard working Singer!