This woven wicker sewing basket was made around 1900 to be kept on the floor near a seamstress. It is 28 inches high. Although rare, it sold for only 5 at a Jackson’s auction in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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If you remember your grandmother using a Singer sewing machine, you're not alone. This iconic brand has been part of the foundation of home sewing for more than a century and a half. Although these ...
Free-motion quilting, preloaded alphabets, and hundreds of stitches—today’s sewing machines do more than stitch in a straight line. By Carol Benton, Stacey L. Nash Updated Oct 13, 2023 12:40 PM EDT We ...
We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kase Wickman When I review sewing machines for Wirecutter, I focus on machines ...
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