Orly Market

I found this vintage Singer sewing machine base at the local ORLY market, also known as the Old Red Lumberyard Junk Market.  This event has been held just East of downtown McKinney for several years now and this monthly sale is a favorite of mine to attend. Often times my dad comes with me to see what treasures we can discover.

It is not pretty right now, it needs a lot of love but it is made with a craftsmanship that is almost non existent these days and I am determined it will be beautiful again. Unfortunately the ornately carved drawers that traditionally accompany these machines were no longer intact and the wooden top is so rotted it will need to be replaced but that is no reason to give up.

Fortunately my husband was very understanding when I texted him the picture of my purchase. Hudson loves that we have already gotten the pedal to start working again and I can't wait to update you all when this special repurpose project is complete.

If you are local you should definitely check out the remainder dates of the ORLY market this year.