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What to Do with an Old Treadle Sewing Machine

Posted on June 19, 2020 by literaryworkshop

My wife and I were cleaning out one of our storage spaces, and she dragged out a very old treadle sewing machine.  A decade in the heat and humidity had not been kind to its wooden parts, which hadn’t been … Continue reading →

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From Toy Box to Tool Chest

Posted on June 12, 2020 by literaryworkshop

When my kids were very young, I built a few things for them–a cradle, a toddler bed, and a toy box.  But kids grow up, and if you build these things right, you eventually look around at all the kid-sized … Continue reading →

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