Joy vs. The Sewing Machine

I love sewing; that is, when the sewing machine actually cooperates with me. Unfortunately, this is rare when working on a  45-year old 1966 Singer Sewing Machine (pictured below).  It was  one of the first gifts that my dad gave to my mom, and we're still using it. 


Mom and Roscoe help me troubleshoot.

Hooray - my mom finally got the machine working again.

The bobbin was the problem (The bobbin is always the problem.)

Project underway....

Project completed: cloth diapers converted into festive burpcloths!  Cloth diapers make the best burpcloths b/c they are nice and wide and don't slip off your shoulder like puny burp cloths do. This set was made for Susie who is expecting twins in December. Can't wait!