Going On A Sewing Machine Safari…

November 1, 2016 / Karin McKechnie-Lid / Leave a comment

Yesterday I decided to take a break and head out to Acton to check out a Craigslist Ad for a vintage sewing machine…and I came home with a 1930s era black embossed White sewing machine. 🙂

Obviously a “before” picture but the table is sound and the machine is frozen up but a little elbow grease is ok by me. 🙂 I love these old embossed iron machines, they look like old gravestone markers.

She was filled to the brim with old advertising, tools, and bobbins from both the Singer and White brands. So I have my work cut out for me restoring this to operational condition. 🙂

Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 / Karin McKechnie-Lid / Leave a comment

Happy Halloween to all of you from Lily Absinthe! 🙂

Even when dressed for Halloween, a good-fitting corset and dress are essential!

And It’s Back On The Road Again…

October 26, 2016October 28, 2016 / Karin McKechnie-Lid / Leave a comment

Enjoying something dark and French before driving back to LA. Packing is such sweet sorrow but we’ll be back on November 11 with the handsome new suit I’m making for Adam and a truck full of holiday swag so we can get ready to deck these halls for the 2016 Holiday Home Tour in December- which we are very excited about! 🙂

One More Project…

October 24, 2016October 28, 2016 / Karin McKechnie-Lid / Leave a comment

Last project before I go back to LA…the new peacock printed half-curtains. The fabric is still on the roll, waiting…I’ve been learning to live with the embroidered linen sheers while I’ve been here and to not cloister myself with dark heavy drapes. There’s something so beautiful about the Arizona light here, no wonder I always feel so creative in this house. <3

Helldorado Diary- Sunday

October 23, 2016October 28, 2016 / Karin McKechnie-Lid / Leave a comment

Helldorado Diary, Sunday. Parade Day and I’m finally going to go to town. The bodice still needs the silk tulle neckline filler and the covered buttons but it looks like I’ll be out on time… 🙂

At last! No dress drama, off to the parade! My usual mirror selfie has great significance because this is the FIRST TIME EVER (since 2003) that I was ready on time to see the Helldorado Parade so that makes this a trophy shot! 🙂

Tombstone’s annual “Homecoming” Old Timey Parade and Festival happens every third Sunday of October. Pioneer Era families return to visit and tourists invade. This is the largest event of the year in this sleepy Old West Paradise.