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Love you *sew* much, Mom!

5/10/2014

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When I see old-style Singer sewing machines, I immediately think of my Mom.  Maybe it's because she's always sewing something- curtains, tablecloths, aprons, pillowcases for my boys.  She even sewed my wedding dress, with a broken arm I might add.  My mental picture of Mom is one where she's wearing one of her old aprons with a tape measure draped over her shoulders.  A thimble is on her finger, and straight pins between her teeth.  Yup, that's my Mom.     
A few years ago, Mom came across some old Singer sewing machines at a yard sale.  You could just hear her light up as she talked about the little treasure she acquired, especially when she described it's miniature size and how it worked like a charm. 
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She even picked up one for me!  Not that I sew an awful lot.  Ok.  I haven't *yet* used it.  But I know it works.  Mom told me so.  And it will be there when I am ready for it.
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And thus started the association with old Singers and my mom.  Whenever I see one, in any form, I immediately think of Mom.  I even bought an old treadle-style Singer machine head from a local swap-n-sell for pretty cheap.  I have no idea if it works, and frankly I don't care.  I just wanted to put it on my shelf and think of Mom when I see it.  Isn't it pretty?!  I did a little research on my antique and get this- the decal style is called "gingerbread".  No lie.  It was fate.  
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So it was a no-brainer when I came across a sewing kit cookie cutter set from Foose.  I had to have it because it reminded me of Mom.  It has several sewing-related cutters, including that treasured sewing machine.  I decided to bake the cookie sewing machine on a rectangle as it's base. 
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The supporting cast of cookies includes some thread, buttons, and thimble.  The texture technique on the thimble is the brainchild of Bluebonnet Bake Shoppe.  She had used it for cookie golf balls and it works great for thimbles too!
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I am completely in love with my cookie pin cushion.  Americolor's Tulip Red makes that perfect red-with-a-touch-of-orange that is the same color of my mother's real pin cushion.   
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I packaged up my cookie sewing kit and mailed it to my Mom a few days ago.  Let me tell you, she was so excited.  She even told the girl at the deli counter about her cookies.  That's love :) 
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So on this Mother's Day, think of that Mom or Mom-like figure that has guided you to become the person you are.  And be *sew* thankful for the impact she has made on your life!
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Happy Mother's Day!
9 Comments
Kay
5/10/2014 02:11:10 pm

Hi Amy, What you have there is a Singer Featherweight which any quilter would LOVE to own for if you own a featherweight, you really have something! My husband gave two of these machines to me and even though I own four other sewing machines, I use the featherweights far more than the others. Your mom is truly blessed to have a daughter who is appreciative of such great treasures! So nice to see them rendered in cookie dough! :)

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Jennifer Greening
5/10/2014 05:40:39 pm

These are beautiful cookies and I'm so glad my golf ball style dots worked on your thimble!!! Thanks for the mention! Btw...my mom has a Singer sewing machine that was her mothers and she also has that same tomato pincushion too!

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Linda link
5/22/2014 09:13:39 am

These are such cute cookies! I can't wait to see what you come up with for Father's Day.

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6/12/2015 11:24:51 pm

Hi there, I found your blog via Google while searching for such kinda informative post and your post looks very interesting for me.

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1/11/2016 02:38:12 am

I use the featherweights far more than the others. Your mom is truly blessed to have a daughter who is appreciative of such great treasures!

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V4880 link
3/2/2016 07:18:14 pm

Very nice sewing machine. I don't see many machines like these.
Thank for this post Amy

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Mia link
5/3/2017 08:35:43 pm

It's great.
Thank you so much!

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Nevaeh link
6/9/2017 09:41:01 pm

This article your very interesting.
Thank you for giving me more information.

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Mark link
10/12/2020 09:19:45 am

what an awesome idea, thanks for sharing

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