To order various colors and styles, simply click on the drop down menu above, select the one you would like to order from the list, then click add to cart... just remember FREE SHIPPING in the US! A charming little decorative to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any Sewing Machine for that matter. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts (great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!). Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the Spool Pin Doily to your machine.
I've been pleasantly surprised at the response to my little spool pin doilies, and I've been asked to share my pattern. So, what are s...
It's as American as a Lattice "Cherry" Pie (or raspberry)! Charming little decorative Lattice Pie to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any sewing machine. Perfect for summer or fall decor. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts. (Great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!) Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the spool pin doily to your machine.
To order various colors and styles, simply click on the drop down menu above, select the one you would like to order from the list, then click add to cart. A charming little decorative doily to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any Sewing Machine for that matter. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts (great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!). Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the Spool Pin Doily to your machine.
Since we haven't been able to have quilt guild meetings, a small group of us, after getting our vaccinations, started to meet at each others houses. As a hostess gift, I started making spool pin doilies during our meet ups. Since we all sew, I figured these would be great gifts and so far, well received. I usually just free hand a pattern while I'm there to make it more special to the person I'm giving it to. Recently, we went to a fellow guild member's home, Pam. Her home is so decorative! Throughout, it's adorned with pumpkins in some craft form. Quilts, quilted wall hangings, paintings, small felted accent pillows and so on. And I am a huge pumpkin lover! But, for Pam, and a fellow pumpkin lover, she didn't get a spool pin doily. I ordered some new crochet thread and got to work as soon as I received it. And here it is! This pattern is circular but worked in rows instead of rounds. It starts with green for the pumpkin top and then change to pumpkin. This is made with Aunt Lydia's #10 crochet thread. I used a size 8 steel crochet hook for the pattern. I also finished two different doilies with different borders which are also in the pattern. These can be made in less than 20 minutes and a great gift for anyone who uses a sewing machine or just as adorable on your own machine! This is my original work. You may use for personal use, gifting or to make and sell. Please give proper credit for this and do not resell this pattern. Please do reach out to me for any questions or help. I hope you enjoy this pattern! Thanks so much and enjoy! Pat and Cori Knots, Frogs and Stitches
The JCS 2015 Ornament Preview issue arrived, and I was immediately drawn to "Peace" by Cathy Haberman of Hands On Design. It was shown in t...
I just sat down and worked up this pattern. I in no way intend to infringe on any copyright. If you have this pattern copyright, please let me know and I will remove this post. Your pattern must be word for word like mine and date posted must be clear. Flower Wheel ©Ångelictoo July 30, 2008 You will first need to make a magic ring. I think this is the nest way to start a circle and you can find it here: Magic Ring I used an H hook and kitchen cotton. You can used any size yarn and hook to make any size you like. Gauge is not important. OPEN FLOWER Rnd 1: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc and throughout pattern) dc 23 into center of ring. Draw up snug but not over tight as you can adjust to your desire. sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Rnd 2: sl st between the ch 3 from rnd 1 and the first dc. ch 5, dc in space between dc and ch 3 from rnd 1. ch 1 *skip 3 dc and dc in space between thrd skipped dc and next dc, ch 2 and dc in same space, ch 1*, repeat* to * 6 more times for a total of 8 V's . sl st in the 3rd chain of beg ch 5. Rnd 3: sl st into space of 1st V of rnd 2. ch 3, dc in same space, ch 2, 2 dc in same space. ch 1 *2 dc in next V space, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1*, repeat * to * 6 more times. sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Rnd 4: sl st into next dc, sl st into ch 2 sp from rnd 3. ch 3, 6 dc in same sp, sc in ch 1 sp of rnd 3, * 7 dc in next ch 2 sp, sc in ch 1 sp of rnd 3*, repeat * to * 6 more times, sl st into 3 ch of beg ch 3. Fasten off and weave in ends. MORE CLOSED UP FLOWER: differences only from Open flower: Rnd 3: between each set of *2dc ch 2 2 dc* sc in ch 1 sp of rnd 2 Rnd 4: sc between 7 dc is into sc of rnd 3 Note: Differences are intended to be subtle, but are evident. *wink* Picture 1 is open and picture 2 is closed.
I've been crocheting spool pin doilies for my vintage Singer sewing machines. These little doilies are quick to make and do a good job of replacing the felt pads that are normally used. eta: The pad (or doily) keeps the thread spool stable so it doesn't jerk when you start sewing which causes the thread to wrap around the pin and break. This one is the really dark purple from the first picture, but I had to use the flash on my camera, and poof - it washed the color out. I'm a throwback from another era, methinks. Give me these any day instead of those felt disks like the one in the center here. This gold crochet thread from JoAnn's has a metallic strand in the twist looks good on these old black machines. I made these 2 to 21/2 inches in diameter. If you'd like to crochet a spool pin doily for your own vintage sewing machine here's the pattern I came up with for the blue one. Blue Hydrangea Spool Pin Doily Materials: No. 5 crochet thread 2.25mm crochet hook (or whatever size you like to use with crochet thread) Ch 5, slip st tog to form ring. Round 1. Ch 4 (serves as first dc and ch1), *dc in ring, ch 1, repeat from * until there are 12 dc, slip st in 3rd ch of beg dc. (12 dc) Round 2. Slip st to ch after first dc, *ch 4, slip st in next ch, repeat from * to end of round, slip st in ch space beside beg ch. (12 loops) Round 3. Slip st to middle of first ch loop, *ch 4, slip st in next loop, repeat from * to end. 12 loops Round 4. Slip st in loop, *sc 4 in next loop, repeat from * to end. (12 loops) Bind off and weave in ends. For picot edge variation on the last round: Round 4. Slip st in loop, *sc 2, ch 3, slip stitch in first ch, sc 2, repeat from * to end. (12 loops) Copyright © 2014 Toni in the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, All Rights Reserved Share at: The Art of Home-Making Mondays, The Homestead Barn Hop, The Backyard Farming Connection
Charming little decorative watermelon to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any sewing machine. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts. (Great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!) Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the spool pin doily to your machine.
It's snowing here and I know some of you are tired of snow but here we will take the moisture any way we can get it. Plus it just gives me a reas…
I've been crocheting spool pin doilies for my vintage Singer sewing machines. These little doilies are quick to make and do a good job of replacing the felt pads that are normally used. eta: The pad (or doily) keeps the thread spool stable so it doesn't jerk when you start sewing which causes the thread to wrap around the pin and break. This one is the really dark purple from the first picture, but I had to use the flash on my camera, and poof - it washed the color out. I'm a throwback from another era, methinks. Give me these any day instead of those felt disks like the one in the center here. This gold crochet thread from JoAnn's has a metallic strand in the twist looks good on these old black machines. I made these 2 to 21/2 inches in diameter. If you'd like to crochet a spool pin doily for your own vintage sewing machine here's the pattern I came up with for the blue one. Blue Hydrangea Spool Pin Doily Materials: No. 5 crochet thread 2.25mm crochet hook (or whatever size you like to use with crochet thread) Ch 5, slip st tog to form ring. Round 1. Ch 4 (serves as first dc and ch1), *dc in ring, ch 1, repeat from * until there are 12 dc, slip st in 3rd ch of beg dc. (12 dc) Round 2. Slip st to ch after first dc, *ch 4, slip st in next ch, repeat from * to end of round, slip st in ch space beside beg ch. (12 loops) Round 3. Slip st to middle of first ch loop, *ch 4, slip st in next loop, repeat from * to end. 12 loops Round 4. Slip st in loop, *sc 4 in next loop, repeat from * to end. (12 loops) Bind off and weave in ends. For picot edge variation on the last round: Round 4. Slip st in loop, *sc 2, ch 3, slip stitch in first ch, sc 2, repeat from * to end. (12 loops) Copyright © 2014 Toni in the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, All Rights Reserved Share at: The Art of Home-Making Mondays, The Homestead Barn Hop, The Backyard Farming Connection
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The JCS 2015 Ornament Preview issue arrived, and I was immediately drawn to "Peace" by Cathy Haberman of Hands On Design. It was shown in the chalkboard style that she has popularized lately, but my eyes just can't take stitching on black. I hoped that doing it on a blue fabric would work out and I do like the result. The photos are a bit blurry... rainy days and I kept missing my opportunities when the sun came out. I think it makes a cute holiday card with the rick-rack trim and a couple of sequins. The sequins are actually to hide my mistake in cutting the window... necessity and the mother of invention you know. I'm still on my quest to find the best way to finish the 6" ruler sleeve. I stitched another of Vavi's 'long' alphabets, "ABC Romantique" on Edingburgh dirty linen. This time I did not do a full lining, but used iron-on interfacing to back the stitching. The border fabric is doubled. I folded in a seam allowance on each side, then folded up from the bottom and used a blanket stitch to sew the side seams. Blanket stitch is really hard to do nicely so that the back looks as good as the front. I never seemed to get the hang of piercing the fabric at an exact 90 degree angle. Now I understand why quilters don't usually go for the 'stab' method that x-stitchers use. I also tried another one with just plain fabric and a quilt type binding. I added a crochet motif for interest. Not sure I like that one either. I think I may be giving up on this type of project. Sandy of San-Man Originals discovered a vintage item that crocheters use to make, something called a spool pin doily. These are used on old sewing machines as a decorative replacement for a circular felt pad that sits under the top spool of thread for stabilization purposes I guess. Here's a photo of one that is currently on sale on Etsy . Sandy was planning to make one for her old Singer treadle machine, but it looked like something quick and fun to do so I made three and sent them to her. Such cute little things. They are each about 2.5" in diameter. The first came from a flower pattern at this link: Kimberly's Coaster Patterns I used crochet cotton doubled (I had a ball of thread that came that way already) and a size 6 steel hook. That made the hole about the right size. It's 2.5" in diameter. This was an old motif from my stash. I think the pattern was from the "Harmony Guide to Crochet". The final one is the Dahlia Circle from the book "25 Floral Blocks to Crochet":
Charming little decorative Fall Pumpkin to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any Sewing Machine for that matter. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts (great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!). Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the spool pin doily to your machine.
To order various colors and styles, simply click on the drop down menu above, select the one you would like to order from the list, then click add to cart. A charming little decorative doily to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any Sewing Machine for that matter. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts (great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!). Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the Spool Pin Doily to your machine.
Up for sale is a set of 4 shaded pink spool pin doilies. These are perfect for your vintage sewing machines! Made with size 10 cotton crochet thread. They measure approximately 2 inches across. Pattern from Carter Creek Quilts.
Charming little decorative Christmas PEPPERMINT to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any Sewing Machine. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts. (Great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!) Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the spool pin doily to your machine.
Charming little decorative white snowflake to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any sewing machine. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts. (Great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!) Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the spool pin doily to your machine.
To order various colors and styles, simply click on the drop down menu above, select the one you would like to order from the list, then click add to cart... just remember FREE SHIPPING in the US! Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the Spool Pin Doily to your machine. Charming little decorative Pansy Flowers to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any Sewing Machine for that matter. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts (great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!).
Daisy, Daisy give me your answer true! Add a happy symbol of summer to the top of your Singer 221 or 222K machine or any other sewing machine! The Daisy Chain Spool Pin Doily will replace the red felt disc on the spool pin, preventing the thread spool from scratching the finish of the spool pin cover plate. The daisies are just large enough to be noticed, but will not be in the way of your machine's proper operation.
To order various colors and styles, simply click on the drop down menu above, select the one you would like to order from the list, then click add to cart... just remember FREE SHIPPING in the US! Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the Spool Pin Doily to your machine. Charming little decorative Pansy Flowers to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any Sewing Machine for that matter. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts (great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!).
Charming little decorative Christmas Wreath to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any sewing machine. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts. (A great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!) Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the spool pin doily to your machine.
Charming little decorative Leaf to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any sewing machine. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts. (Great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!) Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the spool pin doily to your machine.
Dress up your vintage sewing machine with this precious little Dresden plate. It fits right on the upper spool pin. Your thread will spin smoothly as you enjoy sewing on the perfect machine! I have used reproduction 30's fabrics to match the vintage look. This would be a perfect little gift for all your sewing friends. This pattern was designed by the folks at "Singer-Featherweight.com" Road-trips are a great place to work on more “parts” for some new spool doilies! It seems one can make 10 round trip from Minnesota to Chicago! I have noticed that these often take a little more than a week in the regular mail. Thank you for your patience in receiving your order.
Inspired by nature, this crochet Sunflower will add happy and warm colors to any space. The pattern is for 6-inch sunflower. Recommended thread is size 3. Crochet hook is 2.25 mm. Skill level is easy.
Charming little decorative red, white, and blue star to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any sewing machine. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts. (Great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!) Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the spool pin doily to your machine.
To order various colors and styles, simply click on the drop down menu above, select the one you would like to order from the list, then click add to cart... just remember FREE SHIPPING in the US! Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the Spool Pin Doily to your machine. Charming little decorative Tulip Flowers to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any Sewing Machine for that matter. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts (great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!).
This is software for use on embroidery machines - this is NOT a finished product These spool pin covers are the perfect thing to dress up your sewing machine. It will look beautiful on both old and new machines Video tutorial available at - https://youtu.be/J1HNcZVCBRE Details File name Design Size Stitches SpoolTopperOpen 2.51 x 2.51 inches 2814 SpoolTopperFilled 2.51 x 2.51 inches 6531 SpoolTopperSmall 1.55 x 1.55 inches 1857 Suggested uses and stitching options Change colors of different runs to create beautiful variations of this design. Design has 2 stitching option - open, or a pattern fill in each of the 12 sections. This design stitches completely in the hoop. No extra stitching is required to finish the design. You should be able to complete the design in about 30 minutes. Actual embroider time is ~10 to15 minutes but will vary by machine. Total time includes time for you to read instructions, gather materials, and trim fabric. Full instructions for stitching the design are included. Materials Required all measurements are in inches • 3 inch square of fabric - you can really use 3 inch circle of fabric but I think squares are easier to cut • 3 inch square of felt • Wash away stabilizer - the fabric kind - not the plastic kind (should extend ~ 1 inch beyond your hoop). • Thread for embroidery - ○ See thread guide /stitching instructions • Scissors to trim applique. I prefer to use a pair of small curved scissors (manicure scissors - blade is less than 1 inch). • 505 or other temporary fixative spray (recommended but not required) • Iron In order to use these files you must have an embroidery sewing machine and the software (or thumb drive) required to transfer from computer to machine. These items are digital embroidery patterns, not patches that you sew on. Formats available are: PES, DST, HUS, JEF, PCS, SEW, SHV, VIP, VP3, XXX, EXP. All formats included in ZIP file. ZIP file also includes PDF (suitable for printing) with a placement layout, color guide and picture of stitched product. Complete instructions for stitching Mug Rug are included. All files are available for instant download. No actual item will be shipped to your house. Due to the digital nature of this item, all sales are final and no refunds will be given. If you get the wrong file, or there is an issue please contact me and I will do my best to help you out.
The JCS 2015 Ornament Preview issue arrived, and I was immediately drawn to "Peace" by Cathy Haberman of Hands On Design. It was shown in the chalkboard style that she has popularized lately, but my eyes just can't take stitching on black. I hoped that doing it on a blue fabric would work out and I do like the result. The photos are a bit blurry... rainy days and I kept missing my opportunities when the sun came out. I think it makes a cute holiday card with the rick-rack trim and a couple of sequins. The sequins are actually to hide my mistake in cutting the window... necessity and the mother of invention you know. I'm still on my quest to find the best way to finish the 6" ruler sleeve. I stitched another of Vavi's 'long' alphabets, "ABC Romantique" on Edingburgh dirty linen. This time I did not do a full lining, but used iron-on interfacing to back the stitching. The border fabric is doubled. I folded in a seam allowance on each side, then folded up from the bottom and used a blanket stitch to sew the side seams. Blanket stitch is really hard to do nicely so that the back looks as good as the front. I never seemed to get the hang of piercing the fabric at an exact 90 degree angle. Now I understand why quilters don't usually go for the 'stab' method that x-stitchers use. I also tried another one with just plain fabric and a quilt type binding. I added a crochet motif for interest. Not sure I like that one either. I think I may be giving up on this type of project. Sandy of San-Man Originals discovered a vintage item that crocheters use to make, something called a spool pin doily. These are used on old sewing machines as a decorative replacement for a circular felt pad that sits under the top spool of thread for stabilization purposes I guess. Here's a photo of one that is currently on sale on Etsy . Sandy was planning to make one for her old Singer treadle machine, but it looked like something quick and fun to do so I made three and sent them to her. Such cute little things. They are each about 2.5" in diameter. The first came from a flower pattern at this link: Kimberly's Coaster Patterns I used crochet cotton doubled (I had a ball of thread that came that way already) and a size 6 steel hook. That made the hole about the right size. It's 2.5" in diameter. This was an old motif from my stash. I think the pattern was from the "Harmony Guide to Crochet". The final one is the Dahlia Circle from the book "25 Floral Blocks to Crochet":
Charming little decorative red Strawberry to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any Sewing Machine for that matter. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts (great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!). Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the spool pin doily to your machine.
It's snowing here and I know some of you are tired of snow but here we will take the moisture any way we can get it. Plus it just gives me...
Isn't it darling?!! We are so excited to make this free pattern available to you! Click here to subscribe for the FREEDresden Spool Pin Plate...
Six-Pointed Crocheted Spool Doily for Vintage Sewing Machines The Singer Treadle Machine, made in 1924 I have always wanted one of the 'old' sewing machines; the beautiful wood cabinets always appealed to me. My grandmother has one, and I watched my mom claim it as hers once my grandmother was ready to pass it on. (My mom found a sheet of paper, wrote her name on it, and stuffed it inside the cabinet.) Knowing I would not be getting my grandmother's machine, I have always looked for an old machine for myself. Still had the owner's manual and a few of the feet My late Mother-in-Law, Antonia Lourdes Chavez, 83, of Santa Rita, New Mexico, had talked about giving me her Mother's treadle sewing machine. She had told me how much work was needed to make it look nice. Since I was more worried about her health then, I didn't press much for what needed fixing, when the last time she used it was, if she used it at all... I had no idea when I would get the machine, but I was excited. As time passed, I really do wish I could have gotten more history from her, but her health never improved. Well, my Brother-in-Law has been cleaning his house and finally happened upon the machine Mom wanted to give me. He said, "I've got it loaded, I'm coming over on Wednesday!" Oh! The ANTICIPATION!!! I couldn't stand it! I joined some vintage sewing machine facebook groups, I did research on how to use the machines, I showed the grainy photo to my friends, "Lookit! Look at it!" I was excited! My friend was talking about what she had to do to fix her machine, and she had always mentioned that she wanted a spool thread doily. What!?!? I had never heard of them! I know some machines use felt, and the 'old' ones used red felt, but a Doily? Well, now I had to have one. And why not? I needed to pass the time until my machine arrived!!! I found a pattern online for a flower doily, but it had eight rounded petals, which didn't fit my style... I tested her pattern and made a second one using a six-pointed petal, hexagonal style. Hopefully, I can share my love with others... sl st - slip stitch ch - chain sc - single crochet hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet ( ) # times - repeat what is in the parentheses. Use size 5 crochet thread, hook size: Boye U.S. 5 Start with a Magic Loop - many tutorials can be found online, important that it is adjustable. Row 1 Row 1: 12 sc in magic loop, cinch loop, 1 sl st in first sc. Row 2 Row 2: ch 6, (Skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 3) 5 times, 1 sl st in third ch from beginning of Row 2. Row 3 Row 3: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 ch 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) over each 3 ch loop, 1 sl st in last sl st from Row 2. Weave ends Row 4: behind Row 3, ch 5, (1 sl st in back dc of Row 2, ch 5) 5 times, Row 5: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) over each 5 ch loop, 1 sl st in back of sl st from Row 4. Row 6: behind row 5, ch 6, (1 sl st in back dc of Row 4, ch 6) 5 times. Row 7: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 2 ch, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) over each 6 ch loop. Sl st in back first ch of Row 6 to fasten off. Weave thread tails - tighten the center magic loop just enough to fit over the spool peg before weaving thread tails. Now.. to get my machine working...
Charming little decorative sunflower to add to the top of your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222K or any sewing machine. Instead of the red felt, use one of these handmade spool pin doilies to prevent your thread spool from marring the finish of your spool pin cover plate. Large enough to notice the sweet detail, but small enough to not be overwhelming. For those who crochet, there are all sorts of various patterns and ideas for creating your own, but for those who cannot crochet, or have time constraints, then we offer these lovely Spool Pin Doilies for you to use or give as gifts. (Great stocking stuffer or secret sister idea!) Be sure to watch the video on how to apply the spool pin doily to your machine.
I've been crocheting spool pin doilies for my vintage Singer sewing machines. These little doilies are quick to make and do a good job of replacing the felt pads that are normally used. eta: The pad (or doily) keeps the thread spool stable so it doesn't jerk when you start sewing which causes the thread to wrap around the pin and break. This one is the really dark purple from the first picture, but I had to use the flash on my camera, and poof - it washed the color out. I'm a throwback from another era, methinks. Give me these any day instead of those felt disks like the one in the center here. This gold crochet thread from JoAnn's has a metallic strand in the twist looks good on these old black machines. I made these 2 to 21/2 inches in diameter. If you'd like to crochet a spool pin doily for your own vintage sewing machine here's the pattern I came up with for the blue one. Blue Hydrangea Spool Pin Doily Materials: No. 5 crochet thread 2.25mm crochet hook (or whatever size you like to use with crochet thread) Ch 5, slip st tog to form ring. Round 1. Ch 4 (serves as first dc and ch1), *dc in ring, ch 1, repeat from * until there are 12 dc, slip st in 3rd ch of beg dc. (12 dc) Round 2. Slip st to ch after first dc, *ch 4, slip st in next ch, repeat from * to end of round, slip st in ch space beside beg ch. (12 loops) Round 3. Slip st to middle of first ch loop, *ch 4, slip st in next loop, repeat from * to end. 12 loops Round 4. Slip st in loop, *sc 4 in next loop, repeat from * to end. (12 loops) Bind off and weave in ends. For picot edge variation on the last round: Round 4. Slip st in loop, *sc 2, ch 3, slip stitch in first ch, sc 2, repeat from * to end. (12 loops) Copyright © 2014 Toni in the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, All Rights Reserved Share at: The Art of Home-Making Mondays, The Homestead Barn Hop, The Backyard Farming Connection
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All pieces are ready to sew together! This exclusive Mini Dresden Spool Pin Kit features various hand-selected 1930's precut diecut fabrics to make a darling "scrappy happy" Dresden plate to adorn the top of your Singer Featherweight or vintage Singer Sewing Machine! Not only is it decorative, but it serves a purpose, too... The soft fabric of the mini Dresden Spool Pin Plate prevents the thread spool from touching and scratching the machine's surface as the spool spins round and round. EXCLUSIVE PRE-CUT DRESDEN SPOOL PIN KIT INCLUDES: Pre-cut and diecut fabric pieces - hand-selected from various fabrics and prints we have on hand. All pieces are ready to sew together! Each kit is unique, specially curated by our staff from various fabrics we carry - Moda, Riley Blake, Penny Rose, Lecien, Yuwa, Robert Kaufman, and more! All pieces are pre-cut and diecut for you to make 1 Mini Dresden Spool Pin Plate. A professionally printed, full-color pattern to walk you through construction step-by-step. Eyelet cam or Buttonholer Attachment are not included. Don't forget to watch the video tutorial for how to make an eyelet hole using a vintage Singer Buttonholer Attachment on your Featherweight 221 or 222. If you do not have a Buttonholer or eyelet cam to fit your Featherweight, or if you do not have a built-in eyelet function in your newer, modern machines that you can use, then there are many creative options for your center hole creation. Otherwise, follow the image links above for a tutorial and ordering information. Note: The backside of the Mini Dresden Spool Pin Plate is purposely left unfinished because of it's tiny size. This also accommodates the center hole to be made more easily, and the softness of just the Dresden pieces allows it to conform and lay more flush with the spool pin plate... And, it will always be seen right side up. We've had our plates on our machines for years and they stay looking beautiful. However, feel free to be creative if you wish to add a backing. We've seen some customers use felt, leather, other fabric, etc... Just remember to accommodate the center hole for the spool pin! Have fun!
