I Have A Weakness!

Wait, I have more then one weakness so lets don't count! Most people go to Reno for the gambling, the shows and nightlife! Yes, I did put $20 into the machines and lost $20 in the machines. My entire gambling in Reno! There were no headline shows while we were there and I'm simply to old for the nightlife. So what did I do you ask? Well I spent some time with the bride's parents getting last minute thing for the wedding and also picking up the wedding cake. During our outings we drove by this one store 4 times. Each time my neck craned to see what it was. So on Monday I had a late flight and the majority of friends had departed. I checked my bags with the hotel and set out on foot. You see this store I figured was only about fifteen blocks away. The sun was out and I was in need of exercise. So off I went to explore JUNKIES! That was the name of the store and written on the building was words like recycle, reuse, antiques and plain junk!

I really don't know how many vendors this place had but I spent several hours looking at all the "junk". There were several things I was interested in but had to remind myself that it must fit on the airplane. Then I spotted it! It was covered up with a lace tablecloth hiding on the floor. I actually was looking at the tablecloth and thinking of using the lace for vintage pillows and accessories.

I recognized the black box and my heart skipped a beat. I seen empty ones many times so I was cautious to open it.

I opened it up and there it was peaking out at me. Could it be true? Yes, it is! Can I get it on the plane? I'll figure out a way!You got it! A Singer Featherweight! I've passed up a few some years back but haven't found one in my price range since. I thought and I thought so I called my sister for her help. Should I spend the money. The problem is I have my eye on a possible vintage trailer and now this. Am I maxing out my budget. Well my sister said if it works buy it and she will take it if I don't.

It still has all the operating books, lots of extra bobbins, a buttonhole attachment and even a few vintage buttons.

It even has a box full of attachment that I haven't even look to see what they all do. Yes, it is in need of a good clean but it works!

To end this story I did take a taxi back to the Casino. But I had to ask the hotel bell hop to let me repack my suitcase and carry on. You see I needed now to carry on my new/old sewing machine. So Reno was good to me for I came home with a prize for my money!

Yes, weakness of sewing machines! But I don't have to go to Sewing Machine Anonymous just yet!

Enjoy June