Sew Happy!

Back in the good old days, they made sewing machines out of metal. They were heavy, they had their own cases, that looked like a suitcase. They were made to last forever and sew through bricks. Okay so maybe not bricks, but they could easily sew up a pair of 501's.
Guess what? The picture of that old beauty up there is now mine!

I joined freecycle awhile ago, and for the most part it's just become an annoying extra email of worthless junk every day. But this adorable girl was giving her grandmother's working sewing machine away, with it's table, instruction manual and all the accessories, (including the cutest little wooden needle holders ever!). So not only do I now own this lovely, but I got it for free! Hello, happy me! Oh and it's a Belvedere. Do you other 80's children remember Mr Belvedere? One of my fave shows as a kid. Fun flashback.