10 June, 2018

Op Shop Find!

When walking the dogs last week, I saw this cute little machine in the 
window of a local op shop. By the time got home, it was opening time 
for the shop. I gave them a call and asked for it to be put behind the 
counter for me as I didn't want to miss out before I got there. 
After having a closer look, it came home with me.
It is a 1940's machine manufactured by the EL Grain Sewing Machines Ltd 
in Nottingham, England. You can read about them here
The plate is a bit scratched but I don't care. It's now sitting on top of the 
cupboard of my Anker treadle machine I rescued from the skip a little while ago. 

Noel just rolled his eyes when he spotted "another machine"! 

12 comments:

Helen said...

Oh Christine I think that’s a wonderful find, a peek into the past is always fascinating.

Fiona said...

oh what fun...

Hugz

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Awesome find ❤️❤️

Lin said...

A nice find Christine. xx

Bev C said...

Hello Christine,

What an awesome find. Have you used it?

Happy days.
Bev.

Maria said...

Such a great find... Men just don,t understand...

Christine B said...

Such a cute machine Christine! Hugs Christine x

Karen S said...

That is a delightful little piece. Glad you spotted it and saved it!

Anthea said...

Well spotted Christine! What a story this sweet little machine this one is.
x

Sharm said...

What a great find! I bet the dogs get walked past the opp shop all the time now lol

kiwikid said...

Wonderful find, enjoy.

Deb R said...

ohhh tis gorgeous, a great find!