I know it's late but I'd have to punch myself in the face if I didn't show you what my sweet boy got me for our first Valentine's Day together: my, not one, not two, but THREE antique sewing machines.
The first is a Singer model from 1923. (That still works!!) I came with the original box thing and to be completely honest I am so intimidated by this machine. First off, it's older than my house (which was built in 1927) and it probably weights more than it too! (Seriously, SOOO heavy.)
The second is a Japanese model that I can't quite pinpoint the year of, but according to some internet research, mid 1940's would be my guess. It's really rusted but when I saw the hand painted purple flowers against the black model I knew it would at least make a beautiful decoration in my room even if it doesn't work.
The last one also works and is from 1951. (Didn't even have to do any research for this one, it says so right on the machine. :P) My favorite part of this one is how the front plate is so perfectly detailed, you just don't see that kind of craftsmanship these days which is really sad in my opinion.
These gorgeous things put my modern Brother machine to shame, but knowing I have someone in my life who knows me well enough to go through the trouble to get me these is kind of the coolest feeling in the world. :)
Maybe with all my new sewing machines around I'll be inspired to do some more sewing finally!
