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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Sewing Antiques And Collectibles' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Sewing Antiques and Collectibles Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Sewing Antiques And Collectibles 1. A Guide To Antique Sewing Machines - By: Alison Cole Sewing machines have been mass-produced worldwide for more than two-hundred years. Early models featured unique designs to add beauty and appeal to buyers. The wide variety of styles and manufacturers make antique sewing machines a favorite collectible. Because of the quality workmanship and heavy m... Featured ArticleAntique Collectible - The Isle Lewis Chess Set No one knows how the game of Chess began. It is not clear whether one person invented it, or whether several different board games gradually merged into one. Indoor board games have been played for millenniums, but the game Chaturanga, linked to modern-day Chess can be traced back to seventh-century India. Its roots probably go back further. The game may even have emerged from a religious ceremony held in order to divine the balance between good and evil. Since it's so hard to draw e ...
Read full story 2. The Emergence Of Sewing Machines - By: Alison Cole Sewing machines are one of the great inventions credited with transforming the economies of global societies. In 1851 that Isaac Merritt Singer, after studying a poorly working example, spent $40 and 11 days to develop a practical sewing machine that used an up and down mechanism. The first Singer s... 3. Antique Singer Sewing Machine Information! - By: Mike Yeager If you own or want to own an antique Singer sewing machine, you probably have found that it is hard to find parts and manuals for your machine. Finding an antique Singer sewing machine may take you some time. Some people have made it hobby to collect these machines as timeless classics. br... 4. A Look At Sewing Machine Parts - By: Alison Cole Most sewing machines are well-built and will last for many years with only a few parts needing replacement. A great number of antique sewing machines are still in operation, but parts can be hard to find if the company is no longer in business. Typically, the manufacturer is the best location for se... 5. The Value Of A Vintage Sewing Machine - By: Brian Channell Sewing machines are not just for sewing! Thousands of people across the country are learning the value of a vintage sewing machine. What once functioned as a piece of machinery has now become a hot collectors item. Many individuals are now using vintage sewing machines as decorative accessories. The... 6. Antique Golf Clubs- Reconditioning The Iron Heads - By: -mpam Id 1978749 Let’s face it the antique and collectible golf clubs we buy are going to have flaws. One such flaw will be rusting of the iron club heads. These old club heads were made of fairly soft metal so dings and pitting can also be a problem. The rust and dings can be fixed; deep pitting can be worked on b... 7. Londons Markets - By: Pauline Wapping Markets are an important part of everyday life in London, where produce is sold, goods are bartered and bargains are made. There are several scattered all over the city, all specialising in different wares. Heres a guide to the main markets and what they have to offer. Antique... 8. Antique Golf Clubs – The Basic Play Set - By: -mpam Id 1978749 Acquiring a basic play set of antique clubs can be confusing. First just what is a basic set? In the early nineteen hundreds it was usually five to seven clubs. The reason for this is they carried their set by hand. Most players did not even have a bag. The basic set of clubs was what they could ... 9. Janome Sewing Machine! - By: Mike Yeager Janome sewing machines are known for high quality and durability. They are also one of the most innovative sewing machine companies. The company is credited for many firsts and the ease of using these machines in unmatched. Janome sewing machines are important fixtures in many homes and businesses... 10. A Review Of Popular Sewing Machine Products - By: Alison Cole When selecting the best sewing machine, there are many brands and models to choose from, priced anywhere from $70 to as high as $5,000. The domestic sewing machine can perform many tasks from sewing straight or zigzag stitches to the creation of buttonholes and stitching buttons. The... 11. A Brief History Of Sewing Machines - By: Alison Cole Initially, sewing machines were manufactured for garment factory production lines, allowing for clothing to become uniformly mass-produced. It was French tailor Barthelemy Thimonnier who invented the first functioning sewing machine in 1830 for use in his garment factory. This origina... 12. A Look At Embroidery Sewing Machines - By: Alison Cole With the rapid advancement in technology for electric sewing machines a machine for every type of stitch was being born. It took several tries, however, to come up with a machine that could handle the task of embroidery. Thomas Stone and James Henderson were granted a French patent i... 13. Native American Art Auctions Art Antiques - By: Michael Russell Whether traditional or contemporary, Native American artwork is both highly collectible and universally appealing. Native American art forms the basis of many exemplary public as well as private art collections. People that collect Native American artwork can be very passionate about their collecti... 14. Antique Perfume Bottles - By: Michael Russell When I tell people I collect antique perfume bottles they usually look at me as though I just told them I eat soap. But one man's trash is another man's treasure, and nowhere does that phrase ring more true than at your local flea market or neighborhood yard sale. With the emergence of sites like eb... 15. Hickory Golf Clubs- Refinishing The Shaft - By: -mpam Id 1978749 Refinishing the shaft of an antique or collectible golf club is really not a hard task. There are only a few low cost supplies needed. First is some light sand paper 200 or 400 grit works very well. Then you need to choose the stain you want to use. Light stains seem to let the grain of these... 16. An Introduction To Gold Coins - By: Kent Pinkerton This article is An Introduction To Gold Coins. If you are looking for good investments, you might want to consider investing in gold coins. Gold coins are easier to sell than gold bars or other gold bullion coins that may have delays and other expenses. The durable gold standa... 17. Celestial Seasonings - By: Michael Russell Celestial Seasonings Celestial Seasonings is a very popular specialty tea company that originated in Colorado in 1969. Founder Mo Siegel gathered wild herbs in the forests and canyons of the Rocky Mountains near Aspen, Colorado to make healthy herbal teas. One day while exploring with fri... 18. For Recreation, Sports Collecting Is A Great Hobby - By: Michael Russell In this fast-paced, stressful age we live in, everyone needs a little recreation. Sports collecting is a hobby that can fill your spare minutes with interest and offer a diversion to the everyday grind. Sports collecting takes many forms depending on the person who is pursuing the hobby. Many peo... 19. Fast Becoming A Popular Hobby - By: Driskill It is is not the way to 'get rich quick' - in fact, there is nothing about coin collecting that is quick at all. Collecting coins can be a true passion, a real-life treasure hunt. Collecting coins can be merely one branch of the numismatic field, albeit the most popular part of the hobby ... 20. Bed Quilt - By: Michael Russell My husband and I took a trip to the smoky mountains area. We had never been to this area before and we found that we enjoyed the people, scenery, food and the many antique and gift shops. There was one place that we stopped that had a number of local arts and crafts set up for sale. There was one bo... 21. Collectible Sports Memorabilia - By: Mpam Id: 1563143 COLLECTING sports collectibles or sports memorabilia, antique or modern, is limited by two factors: the money available and the space to be filled. Having determined these basic essentials, it is then a personal matter. The taste of the collector may lead to Baseball Memorabilia, Basketball Memorab... 22. Coin Dealers - By: (see Article) This article provides useful, detailed information about Coin Dealers. Contrary to popular belief, those who collect coins or deals with coins are not exactly rich. They have an interesting hobby and don\'t necessarily want to pay a large amount of money for coins. Coin dealers strike a ... 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