Ten Thousand Subscribers Thank You

Just a quick video to thank you all for getting my channel to the 10,000 subscribers milestone.

And also, to ask your opinion.

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[natty]

Yay! Your back.. I wondered were you’d go to. In regards to the sewing machine, I’m a bit of a purist, but if it’s not one of the ultra rare ones… knock your socks off with a new paint job.

[ambrosemclaren]

Congratulations on your 10k subscribers. Since I am attached to the vintage and antique items built when the manufacturers had what I call a nobler purpose, I prefer them worn and showing a few battle scars. As long as function is not compromised, of course. Your third option would be pure joy to watch!

When a sewing machine that is almost a hundred years old functions as well as the day it was first admired and used by its original owner it is a testament to the ingenuity, talent and pure motive of a bygone era.

That you appreciate these machines and share your knowledge and experience with us makes you a sort of proprieter and preservationist of all of the above.

Please keep making the videos and teaching us. How I wish some of the youngstets would see the value of yesteryear's manufacturing.

These machines are true treasures.

[loriannpayne]

Congratulations! I have watched your videos for the last three years and love it when you restore a machine. Since I’ve had one of my 221’s custom painted, I can’t dissuade you from painting the Fiddlebase! I have an 1892 Fiddlebase myself so just know that there will be another one in the world should you decide to Steampunk yours! Can’t wait to see it. Hope your new job is fun and fulfilling…

[sewythingy]

Well done hitting the 10k mark! That's a fantastic achievement!

[hppyfngy]

Tony, I think if I had that fiddle based machine, I would clean it well and get it going and enjoy it, but I have observed how you love your steampunk, and I'm sure the world would be even happier with a clever transformation. There are loads of old sewing machines around. Have fun with it! And well done on the 10k subscribers. Cheers!

[jennievpollard]

Congratulations on achieving 10K subscribers. Since I love and collect vintage sewing machines, your channel has been a treasure.

[lunajen]

Oooh a steampunk look on her would look so pretty! 😮 I would love to see how she turns out, please? Congrats on hitting 10k subscribers!

[jaycosgrove]

Steampunk with an octopus pin cushion hugging the top arm. After being out of sight and forgotten about and covered in dirt, dust, sawdust and oil she deserves a new look. I love Steampunk as well.

[sewythingy]

Ooh, I definitely think the Steampunk option! Not only does it combine your love of art, craft and VSMs but I think it will inspire others who may also have a battered machine and not sure what to do.
I was given a canabilised 28k which just wasn't worth spending money buying parts for, so she is going to be a garden project of some kind - I'll pop photos on the VSM group when done.
You are amazing, keep doing your thing, Sam 💪

[andrewmandywilsontatham]

I don't know how rare a VS2 is, but I LOVE the curlicues on the old girl! It would be so much fun to do as a steampunk project...but if it's rare there then I would try and touch up the existing paint- Alex Askaroff does a lovely job as well- and use a 28 for your steampunk...I too have rejuvenated footpedals and shared the address of that to another group. Love your videos! Short and to the point suits me just fine, I don't have all day to watch them. Congrats on your 10, 000 from New Zealand!

[margsea]

Congratulations! I love your videos they are informative and entertaining. My thought is to preserve that less common machine and use a more common one for steampunk. The less common machines are harder to find and a collector will want it in as close to original condition as possible. Thank you for all the great videos!

[staylor]

Congratulations 🎉 and I think it is priceless and with you putting your artistic touch would make it even better 😊

[annholmes]

Steampunk would be great! Wish you lived near me, I have recently bought a singer featherweight which could do with a service! Thanks for posting, always very interesting. X x

[emilieworksinchanel]

Congratulations !!!This is just the beginning, I'm sure you'll get many more subscribers in the future. I agree with your favorite option on the beautiful old singer. Can't wait to see the results :-)

[ryndl]

10, 000! More to come l'm sure! I restore old machines also and usually do not like to remove the history of the machine by stripping and repainting. I have a 1903 model 27 with the sphinx decals that is in really poor condition. I planned on repainting but the cost of decals is prohibitive. I have decided to try cleaning and sealing what is left of the decals and hand painting the missing decoration using pictures of similar machines as a guide. I can always strip it down if i fail. My goal is not perfection but preserving the look of nearly 120 years of sewing. As the decals on the arm of yours are not terrible, you might consider custom painting just the base in a style and color that matches or compliments what is still there. That said, l am curious as to what a custom steampunk singer would like. I look forward to whatever you decide to do. Thank you for taking us along on your ventures!

[karin]

Congratulations!! I love the new intro. The Singer machine is beautiful the way it is. I like authentic, so I'm biased.

[r.duroucher]

Congratulations on your 10K subscribers!

I've learned a great deal from you. Not the least of which is having learned about foot pedal refurbishing. Without your video on Singer foot pedals, I would never have had the nerve to take one apart and refurbish an old Singer carbon disk pedal. I have now refurbished three and will soon be working on a Bernina carbon disk pedal for a friend. But for your generosity in sharing your knowledge these marvels of engineering would have gone to the landfill, or as you would say the tip.

For what it's worth, I see no reason for you to not follow your artistic inclinations about the fiddle base machine. I'd love to see what you come up with.

[jjroat]

Congrats on the new job & your 10K... STEAMPUNK it.... 🎶🎨🐝😎🌹🤙💝

[julieanne]

It was lovely to meet you on Saturday 😊 the videos are great! Steam punk would be my vote for this restoration 😊

[betsyhill]

Congratulations and best wishes on your milestone.