Wordless Wednesday - Earth Day

The Word for Today's Wordless Wednesday (From French Lique, TX blog) is "Earth Day"

Hot off the Presses Quilt Book GiveAway

I want this book. No kidding - the quilts on the cover of the book appeal to me SO much!Very traditional, very symmetrical -- everything I love in a quilt. The author of the book, Sue Daley, is having a giveaway of her new book, "A Road Less Travelled"... So I'm posting about it to get a second entry. This book is DEFINITELY on my wish list! But first, I'll see if I can win the giveaway! Go here to sign up for the giveaway yourself.

Meet the newest member of the family...

No, it's not another grandchild. It's a dream come true. I have always wanted a treadle sewing machine - and today my new baby arrived - a Singer 66! I found her on Craig's List, went to see her and fell in love immediately. Her name is "Henrietta", after the gentleman who not only sold her to me, but actually delivered her to my house today! Look how pretty she is - despite her old age the colors of the decorative painting are still very bright and bold - and not a scratch on the paint to be seen! I've read that the style of painting is Egyptian, a craze in the 1920's. There is absolutely no rust, no paint cracking, no erosion of the metal stand - no imperfections at all! Henrietta has obviously been used very little and was very well taken care of. Henrietta is in need of a belt and a spool pin. I'll order the belt tonight and I'm hoping a spool pin from one of my other old machines will fit. Her oak stand is also in beautiful shape - one small stain on the top when the lid is closed, but I may be able to get that out with some lemon oil. Otherwise, there are no signs of dryness or wood cracking or chips. I can't wait to try her out! Welcome to the family, Henrietta!