Monday, December 9, 2013

Celtice Solstice Mystery, Part Deux

These cute little chevrons are the second step in Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice Mystery Quilt.
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I have to admit, making these units was not as much fun as the first step.  This is not a method I use very often, and I'm not particularly good at it.  (Actually, that's wildly exaggerated.  If I was assigned to make these in a factory, Quality Control would have me escorted out of the building by Security with my belongings in a cardboard box.)

But my trusty treadle and I kept at it, and the last ten were better than the first ten.  I guess I should be perfect after making 100 units.  Not going to happen, I'm afraid.
By the way, the machine is a Domestic, made by the White Sewing Machine Company of Cleveland, Ohio, probably in the 1920s.  She's in a homemade base I bought from a lady on Ebay.  I can put either a White or a Singer in the base.

Here she is, with all the units made so far.  I can't believe how long the bobbins last on this machine.

I had to get a bigger basket to put the units in.

Ready for the next step!  I'm kind of hoping it uses 2.5 in. strips, since my scrap drawer is overflowing with them.
Have a pieceful day!

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  1. JeanneDecember 9, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Perfect or not the chevrons look great and what a cool thing to use the treadle machine. I have seen so much lately of people putting these amazing machines into use that I have decided to try to get my own treadle up and working. As far as I know it does work but could probably use some cleaning and oiling. thanks for posting

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    1. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesDecember 9, 2013 at 11:02 AM

      Good for you, Jeanne! If you're on Facebook, there's a group called Mad for Treadles that you could join. There are lots of helpful people there.

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  2. teachpanyDecember 9, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Great work, and beautiful machine.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 9, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Thanks for the heads up on the treadle group, I will hop over there right now (I have a 1910 Singer myself). Lovely little treadled chevron units, and I look forward to seeing more of your progress.

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    1. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesDecember 10, 2013 at 2:52 PM

      Thanks! The treadle group is very friendly and supportive.

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  4. AndeeDecember 10, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    I am hoping for some 2.5 strips too! Your clue looks great and I love the treadle!

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