She's so pretty now!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Hazel's All Gussied Up!
I am SO pleased!! Miz Hazel the Machine has been all gussied up and I'm pleased as punch with the way she and her "skirt" look! It's been a LOT of work taking most of my free time for an entire week, and some of William's free time as well! My poor spousal unit never wanted to get involved with my machines, and yet he always comes through for me!
While I still have some cleaning to do on the machine herself, the base is finished, and while it's NOT perfect, I'm still pretty proud of the job we did, considering our lack of experience, tools, and proper workspace. Before I show you how she looks now....here are some pics of the process....
This was the metal that is around the drawer frame...I thought it was brass at first.
And the same metal after some scrubbing....
Check out these rags....this isn't all of them....
She's so pretty now!
Of course...this means that I have to go camping, fishing, and keep my mouth shut about his hunting trips...somehow, I don't think I'll have a problem with that!!! :)
She's so pretty now!
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Thank you for answering my questions over on the quilting board - and I'm adding your blog to my Google Reader! The transformation of your sewing machine and table is AMAZING! WOW! Who could have known when you first brought it home the beauty it would become! What a treasure, WOW. I have about a half dozen antique machines and never thought I could restore them myself, now I'm feeling more confident and motivated to try! Thank you so much for your help and for sharing. :)
Oh Valerie, you can do it!! :) I am really NOT much of a woodworker, and yet I'm so pleased with how this machine and cabinet turned out!
Good night!!! I just peeked below at the before photos.. the transformation is unreal!!! What a real treasure you've unearthed there brilliant one. Just gorgeous!!!
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