tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post5488741696659717863..comments2023-11-13T01:52:16.369+11:00Comments on authorblog: The Jazz(y) Singerdavid mcmahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-6227731382553466442009-02-21T20:37:00.000+11:002009-02-21T20:37:00.000+11:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-10508329627703224802008-01-24T16:06:00.000+11:002008-01-24T16:06:00.000+11:00Did he do that piece by machine?Come check out my ...Did he do that piece by machine?<BR/><BR/>Come check out my pieces at www.creativeexplosions.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185060505158684073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-43682972270338929072008-01-15T03:55:00.000+11:002008-01-15T03:55:00.000+11:00That machin is art. We used to have a Singer, sold...That machin is art. We used to have a Singer, sold it now we have another singer with a motor.Amritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887884977787790642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-14584834213151032352008-01-14T15:24:00.000+11:002008-01-14T15:24:00.000+11:00Sorry!!! I should mention that it was my AUNT'S fe...Sorry!!! I should mention that it was my AUNT'S feet I sat between! And, yes, it's spelled TREADLE, instead of my version!<BR/><BR/>But at least YOU seem to be back to at least 85% normal---whatever that is!BRUNOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153007543374555989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-63221327009714766422008-01-14T15:16:00.000+11:002008-01-14T15:16:00.000+11:00I think someone else already said "needle-threader...I think someone else already said "needle-threader" for the "green-thingy", but that's my guess, too!<BR/><BR/>I used to supply the "horse-power" for an old Singer tredle-powered machine, when I was a little fart! I'd sit between her feet, and together, we'd really "rock-n-sew"!<BR/><BR/>Yes, "light" humor, indeed---don't want to shock your still recovering system too badly.....!BRUNOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153007543374555989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-65856867553739116982008-01-14T08:32:00.000+11:002008-01-14T08:32:00.000+11:00i have one of those green things...it's jade. diff...i have one of those green things...it's jade. different shape though and if i find it i'll know what shape it is lol my mom was never much for sewing outside of mending, hemming, etc...all done by hand. but i love the photographs :)Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365631315923740004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-2091000601280879642008-01-14T03:49:00.000+11:002008-01-14T03:49:00.000+11:00I'd go with thread cutter or beeswax holder if the...I'd go with thread cutter or beeswax holder if there was anything inside. <BR/>I had an 1893 Singer in a polished case until a few years ago - the sheer weight of lifting it made me decide to part with it - plus the fact that its market value was only around £15.00 in the UK.virtual nexushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955335598875413324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-1307074871323417342008-01-14T02:54:00.000+11:002008-01-14T02:54:00.000+11:00Actually... the note that follows Fa is "sol" not ...Actually... the note that follows Fa is "sol" not "sew"...LOL... but who's counting. Julie Andrews just has a horrible pronounciation in the movie.Ms. Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155370293207935318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-5136270921966761542008-01-14T02:13:00.000+11:002008-01-14T02:13:00.000+11:00My mom still has her Singer sowing machine, and st...My mom still has her Singer sowing machine, and still uses it from time to time ... I wonder if it's worth anything?Loshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16794387734217000502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-61782590880904314942008-01-14T01:40:00.000+11:002008-01-14T01:40:00.000+11:00We're all singers in our family except the sewing ...We're all singers in our family except the sewing machine and that's a Jones! :)Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-52646967248607771842008-01-14T01:19:00.000+11:002008-01-14T01:19:00.000+11:00Great post David, no idea for the green thing - ma...Great post David, no idea for the green thing - maybe a lucky charm so he doesnt get the needle in his finger:).<BR/><BR/>We have a Singer up in our attic too.imachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533409255215440113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-58890818727070092402008-01-14T00:59:00.000+11:002008-01-14T00:59:00.000+11:00intricate and sparkling and lovelyintricate and sparkling and lovelyi beatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09898046178398533410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-11055952553592333232008-01-14T00:53:00.000+11:002008-01-14T00:53:00.000+11:00Just the image of a sewing machine reminds me of o...Just the image of a sewing machine reminds me of other people's grandmothers.<BR/>I always wanted one who smiled, and sewed and had a sun-filled room with an old sewing machine.travisteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03820579506863520333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-26478068576271235582008-01-13T22:54:00.000+11:002008-01-13T22:54:00.000+11:00My mom peddled an old Singer sewing machine all du...My mom peddled an old Singer sewing machine all during the war years. We were so poor, after the Depression, that Gold Medal flour came in decorated cotton sacks. The ladies saved the sacks and used them to make bonnets, aprons and even dresses. Mom was a good seamstress and make lots of clothes for people who were too poor to buy new clothes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-35019871493047326042008-01-13T22:53:00.000+11:002008-01-13T22:53:00.000+11:00I've lost the thread of this blogI've lost the <I>thread</I> of this blogYesButhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083237777767309577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-55400666534805637942008-01-13T18:33:00.000+11:002008-01-13T18:33:00.000+11:00Okay, I took another look, and could see that this...Okay, I took another look, and could see that this green figure is that of a bat. The bat is a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture. Was the man chinese?Delirioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564398770468606675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-84926591507667755802008-01-13T18:32:00.000+11:002008-01-13T18:32:00.000+11:00The green looks like jade, but I think it is proba...The green looks like jade, but I think it is probably marble or glass. I lived in Taiwan and Beijing for a couple of years, but I can't imagine what it would be used for except for decoration. It looks like a necklace. <BR/><BR/>I remember using a treadle sewing machine that belonged to a family member. I also have used a treadle organ that belonged to my Aunt.Delirioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564398770468606675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-41646026607375475072008-01-13T16:06:00.000+11:002008-01-13T16:06:00.000+11:00I have an old Singer that I found at an estate sal...I have an old Singer that I found at an estate sale many, many years ago. It's fantastic...the thing is so sturdy, it never breaks down. I've been through 3 other 'modern' machines, but this old Singer just keeps on going. I don't use it often but I do periodically pull it out for just general sewing needs. They just don't make them like they used to...:)Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07423323659793624699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-45907297580075611282008-01-13T16:01:00.000+11:002008-01-13T16:01:00.000+11:00No idea what the green thing is - but my guesses w...No idea what the green thing is - but my guesses would be along the lines of: spare needle holder, thread cutter, or needle threader.<BR/><BR/>I can remember, as a kid, playing with the peddle of my (and Annie's) grandmother's old singer sewing machine.WichitaKsDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237075288107280473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-9938861886985243642008-01-13T14:43:00.000+11:002008-01-13T14:43:00.000+11:00I have inherited my grandmother's old singer machi...I have inherited my grandmother's old singer machine. It's been in the basement at mom and dad's since she passed away year's ago because my own mom used all the great drawers for storage. Now that my own mom is gone, it will soon be transferred to my house. It's a beautiful piece to treasure for sure. Thanks for sharing.Moosekahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996677781862155900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-86185613427468810042008-01-13T12:32:00.000+11:002008-01-13T12:32:00.000+11:00From what I could find on my research junket, that...From what I could find on my research junket, that green thing looks like some sort of thread cutter. There were yarn cutter pendants online that looked a whole lot like it. I just couldn't find one identical. So no guarantee on my identification but that is what I think it might be. <BR/><BR/>Nice images David! :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09527606943179561117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-42849301938772728812008-01-13T12:25:00.000+11:002008-01-13T12:25:00.000+11:00Are you sure it isn't a piece of some sort of wax,...Are you sure it isn't a piece of some sort of wax, which they stick their needles into to help them go through fabric easier. I know I have already stuck needles that were rather dull into a bar of soap and that seems to help. If they are rusty you can stuck them into a piece of sandpaper several times to get the rust off. I doubt needles get rusty in this day and age, since they are probably made from a different tpye metal.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106461789118388241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-56958493199697399872008-01-13T12:20:00.000+11:002008-01-13T12:20:00.000+11:00Cute title and concept! The SOund of Music has a ...Cute title and concept! The SOund of Music has a very special place in my heart!NYCindividualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03718558042616526578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-22517744477386631612008-01-13T11:17:00.000+11:002008-01-13T11:17:00.000+11:00Great play on words! Here I was expecting Billie ...Great play on words! Here I was expecting Billie Holiday and what you have a photo of an old Singer sewing machine - how cool is that!<BR/>Happy weekend<BR/>LLibertyBellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05608269013003978447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-3657074770732128432008-01-13T10:54:00.000+11:002008-01-13T10:54:00.000+11:00At first I thought the green item was holding bees...At first I thought the green item was holding bees wax for the thread, but it looks pretty flat for something like that. I know they have decorative containers to hold bees wax instead of the normal plastic container, but I have no idea about this!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10692144543529730354noreply@blogger.com