Hand Crank Sewing Machines

We had our monthly quilt meeting and though we were few in numbers, it was great fun. We met at Jackie's log cabin in West Weber. She set up three of her 22 hand crank sewing machines for us to use. Hand crank means just that - no electricity - the hand crank generates the power. I was sewing on a machine manufactured in about 1922. I found it very relaxing to take hold of that old knob and turn it 'round and 'round to generate the power to make the little stitches in my project.  It was so smooth and quiet. I did find myself now and then lifting up my foot, trying to find the pedal, as if I were home on my Bernina.

The beautiful painting on these old machines is just amazing.

We even used old thread, on the old wooden spools, to sew with.

Here's Janet. This machine is an early 1900's.

Finished pin cushion project.