So I began yesterday by heading into the garage to look for a bag of old fabric scraps I had accumulated in college. I not only found the box, but I found a sewing machine that my sweets bought for me several years ago. I wasn't much into sewing at the time, so I don't even think I looked at it let alone use it. Of course, my curiosity took over, and I dug it out, complete with instruction guide and accessory box. Low and behold, I have had a beauty of a treasure within my reach for 4 years, and never new it. The thing weighs a ton, and is old, but a sturdy ol' friend for sure! It's a Montgomery Ward 'Signature' UR 277 sewing and embroidery machine-complete with 12 cams for some amazing stitch capabilities! I was in shock, that I didn't even know what I had! And I was thanking God for providing me with a way to start sewing again.
I got the instructions out, oiled up the machine (oil was included- may have been old packaging, but the oil was perfect!) and got to testing out my new find. WOW! Was I impressed- what a good quality machine. My daughter and I spent the morning sewing a bag for her friend and then on to make beanbags for my kiddos to throw around. (gives them something to do while I am checking out everyone's projects in bloggy-land!)
So needless to say, I called my husband to thank him for the sewing machine he had bought for me so many years ago, and apologized for never taking the time to use it. I owed him one for that!!! ;)
I can hardly sleep knowing what potential awaits in my corner of the living room that is starting to come alive with the sounds of scissors, sewing and smiling!
