One tricky problem may be getting the correct needle for the machine. Hopefully it will use a common needle, which if you get the manual it will tell you which needle. Some of the very old machines use a needle that is no longer manufactured, which is sad if that is the only thing that would keep it...

Do you? Let us know and share what projects you liked from the book, or any other appropriate comments. Subjects might be: mittens, gloves, sweater, socks, purses, bags. Or it could be on technique, like cables, stranded knitting, colorworks, lace. Or any subject not mentioned here. What is your style...

If you ever wanted to learn to knit, now would be a good time. There is a major amount of help available on the internet, including videos of different knitting methods. Check out: Knittinghelp.com Easiest is to start with some worsted weight yarn which is a larger size of yarn, some size 8 single point...

I've made rice bags out of orphaned socks. Shoelaces for drawstring bags. Miniature binder clips for holding sewing projects, where pins can't be used easily. A large sewing needle became an awl with a handle made from polymer clay. Did the same thing with an old mascara brush; this was a perfect...