Tote for Sew Handy Machine and using a garmet rack when sewing

A while back I posted a photo of my little Sew Handy (made in 1955).  The original box is in terrible condition so she has a new tote bag for storage.

There are dividers to keep the clamp from scratching the machine as well as another divider to keep the manuals secure.

On one of the quilting groups I was asked how I use garment racks to help when quilting or binding larger quilts.   This system takes a huge weight off the shoulders and back.  It also keeps the quilt from veering off at an angle due to the weight of the fabric.

It really does work well!

Been a long, long time

No posts for how long?  How did that happen?  Life gets in the way.  My main excuse has been difficulty with my vision.   The eyes are co-operating better today so I'm going to post a few photos.

The first set of photos is not anything I made, but a gift I received at the volunteer sewing Christmas part.  An embroidered towel that has temperature/measurement conversions as well as cooking temperatures.  Thanks Jean for this towel.  What a lot of work:

Our volunteer sewing group is still making lots of fidget quilts for dementia patients.  Here's a couple of recent ones:

Hopefully I remember to post a lot more photos in the near future.