Foot for my sewing machine

The picture is just for the sake of having a pretty picture there.
I have been slack with the posting, I get in moods like "only post when you have something to post about", then others where I have tons of things to post about and try and post every day.

I thought I would just share a story that not even shopkeepers know best.
A couple of years ago I bought my sewing machine brand new, and not knowing a whole lot about sewing..(still learning), I went to a specialist sewing machine shop.
I told the lady what I wanted to do (free motion embroidery or thread painting, she called it), and she said you need a special foot, and sold me one for $45.. ouch!
Well, a couple of years later I get over my "what if I fail" and try it out. There were no instructions, so I had to fiddle to work out how to put it on, when I finally worked it out, it would make a huge big clunk when I lowered the needle.
I found that the wire bit coming out of the top was catching on the needle screw, but there was no other way that the foot would go on, I know this because I tried for a few hours.
In the end I called the lady at the shop, feeling stupid because this lady would know best right?
I had to bring the machine and the foot into the shop, turns out it was the wrong foot for the machine, she swapped it over for one that works, so all is well now.
However I am just re-telling the story because, even though you think the experienced old lady that runs and has run the sewing machine shop for years, knows all. They too are prone to mistakes, so don't take all for gospel, listen, but research on your own :)

Cleo with a blood filter

Actually it was totally an accident, but I like the result.
I didn't want the flash to go off in her sweet little eyes, so I covered it up with my hand.
Who would have known that the light would still filter through my hand and result in this?

So next time you want an eerie picture, just cover the flash with your hand! :)

Old Pictures in a new age. and lots of babble!

O wow, I have been away for a little while, never said I would post everyday, but didn't think so long in between.
This time of year, my gorgeous husbie works constantly, sleep is very lacking and will be till after new year ( I hope he gets a holiday!), so when he does get sleep I try and make sure there are no tramples ( from Miss kitty girl) and no opera singing (from Mr kitty boy), that means momma (me), has to stay awake and keep them quite, which means momma ( me) is a walking zombie! ha ha
It's OK though, I can take lots of short naps to make it up, husbie can't... that's what I tell him when he worries about my sleep.. but we all know that tons of short naps never makes up for a good REM sleep..but not to whine, that is a tiny little things in the grand scheme of things.

OK Jo.. babble off! HAH

So the post relates to what I have been doing in all my craft time.
Scanning in very old pictures from Great-grand parents, Grandparents and parents.
I was in a hurry because that side of the family is getting old, not that age has anything to do with not being around, but you know what I mean,... just wanted to get them scanned in and onto discs, and sent out before Christmas.
...all done, just have to send them now!

I have to say that if you are reading this, that  you should get out your old photo albums, or whomever in the family has them and scan them in.
I found that most of the really old ones, are these really little pictures, but after having been scanned in, and being able to zoom in on the computer etc, these little "detail-less" pictures take on a new life... it's a must do.. plus, now each member of the family can share in the wonders of old family pictures instead of waiting to see them from whomever keeps the album.

Anyway, this post is TOO many words long, I just wanted to say that I will be sharing some of these old pictures, not just of the people, as while I think it it neat to see my family, I am sure a non-family member would be bored crazy!
Also, I have been watching for a Singer/Silver reed/knit master knitting machine for awhile, I like the punch lace and the idea of only one carriage to do lace rather than the two with my Brother... I have seen some, stupid prices and some too old to do lace (hard needles), husbie, as always says to just get the expensive ones, but me, "no, when I am meant to have one, I will".. well!!.....

The other night I thought I would do just a quick check on EBay (really thinking it was a waste of time), and I must have just caught the listing as soon as she listed it. It was for a Singer Memo-matic machine, no model but says in excellent condition with table, original cards , ribber etc etc..
I first sent a message to find out what model it was, but straight after, just bought it. It was $45 bid and $50 buy out. I figured that for $50 even if I couldn't use it, I could still pass it on to someone who can.

The girl selling it doesn't know the model, it is her mums and she is bringing up this weekend, and I am going to pick it up on Monday night... (So EXCITED)... By the picture of the manual in the listing it looks like a 327 or 700.. that more streamline look... however it could be anything, they could have just found that picture online and used it... but it does say excellent condition, so hopes are high!
Either way I am going to take some extra money with me, in case it is worth more than the $50 I paid, I know that's all they asked, but it wouldn't seem right.. and not everything is about making a buck and bargains to be had... honesty and fairness first!

Blah! anyway.. too much babble!I will end the post with one of the old pics, because every post needs a pic!

This picture was called : "5' Squ Bush Desert "      my grandfather was in the air force.. to give and idea of how old it is.  Imagine flying these planes back then in combat?!? compared to what they have today! :)

My babies

Just sharing two quick pictures of my babies. I thought these pictures look so gorgeous I had to share!
I hope they don't mind :)

My little girl

My little man.

Grass and Trees

Just a couple of pictures I took today because they looked so pretty.

The treetops, I could just imagine flying on up there and watching the world.. heh yeah right ;)

This is just a little patch of long grass gone to seed, it looked like a mini rainforest canopy to me, I am sure the little creatures underneath though so too!

I think these pictures are an "eye of the beholder" and all that :)

Armageddon

This post was from Sept 2009, I was going to put it on my "other stuff", but I really like these pictures so I think I will class it as photography? ;)

Armageddon!

Just a few pictures we took last night.
We used to live closer to the coast and since moving here have never seen such scary looking clouds and storms that we get here more inland.
You can see like an invisible line right across where the clouds are rolling in.. like from blue to totally black.. it always still scares me :)

Look like lots of little orbs don't they? nah, just rain hehe

Heart in the sky

This is a picture I took about the same time last year. It was just beautiful and times like these you really think that maybe someone is thinking of you :)


Also, this picture is free to use as you please.. ie: public domain.. it would be nice a quick link back or props, but is not necessary. As long as you don't claim it to be your own :)

Stormy skies

Just a few pictures we took last night.
We used to live closer to the coast and since moving here have never seen such scary looking clouds and storms that we get here more inland.
You can see like an invisible line right across where the clouds are rolling in.. like from blue to totally black.. it always still scares me :)

Look like lots of little orbs don't they? nah, just rain hehe

Bubba Snail

Just a quick post to get rid of my folder from this date. We took a few pictures of another hitch hiker on the basil the other night. Most did not turn out so well, so I am only posting 2 :)

So you get an idea how little the bubba snails are :)

Bubba snails up close.. a little nursery :)

Grasshopper

This is to give you perspective of how little this little fella was :)

Nature surely is wonderful and amazing isn't it? :)