The front of the box says - Empisal Fairy Needle and the back - Empisal Fairy Embroidery Machine.
24/6 and under that - price in the Union of South Africa. I wonder if thats 24 shillings and 6 pence!!
5 needles ranging in sizes - small to large. I paid R5.00 for it - less than 1US dollar.
The Union of South Africa was formed in 1910 - 1961
SA declared itself a Republic in 1961... it's very old but in good condition
Any idea how to operate this gadget! Nothing on internet, I've turned it upside down inside out - asked my husband- we cannot fathom it!
Delicious chocolates from my son for Mothers Day. My husband took me out to dinner on Saturday night followed by a movie-The Back-up Plan ( romantic comedy) the guys cooked lunch on Sunday, washed the dishes, offered me tea all day and bought an apple tart for afternoon tea. I had a lovely relaxing day.
PS: Hi and welcome to my newest follower, Nancy.
Hmm...That's so intriguing! Have you seen the Clover embroidering things? I wonder if it did anything like that?
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Sounds like you had a nice mother's day! :)
What a great find - even if you can't figure out how to make it work!!!:>)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the welcome...at least I hope it is for me...tee hee..
ReplyDeleteLove the little embroidery needle. Does it work?
Wow - not a clue but isn't it lovely - looks like empisal is still around, did you check their website?
ReplyDeleteThe chocolates look yummy!! And the Fairy Needle apparatus looks interesting. Does it work? But how does it work? I have not seen anything like it. An interesting bit of history as well. I would like to learn more about South Africa.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great Mother's Day.
Have a super great day.
I just bought one, and it came with instructions! would you like me to send you pictures of it?
ReplyDeleteHi Sonja, I too have bought one of these vintage embroidery needles .. could you please also send me instructions? Thanks so much. Kind Regards, Shirley. Johannesburg. ayesher@gmail.com
DeleteHello dear Sonja! I just saw your comment when I was looking for instructions for the Fairy Embroidery Needle Machine. Please, please could you e-mail me the instructions if you still have them? My adress is seema_rosqvist@hotmail.com
DeleteHi Sonia
DeleteI found a Fairy Embroidery Machine at a charity shop ths morning for R10.00 but unfortunately did not come with any instructions.
Please can you also send me the instructions. My email address: mwkramer@iafrica.com
Thank you
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DeleteCiao Sonia,
Deletepotresti inviare anche a me l'immagine con le istruzioni?
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grazie
Loredanaa
Hi Sonja, My mother has just given me one of these without instructions or needles. Please can I get the instructions from you? From there I might be able to source a needle. Thanks, Maggie. maggzgrey@gmail.com
DeleteHi. Now I have a needle without instructions!!!!! Can you PLEASE help me. edna,bester1@gmail.com
DeleteGood day Sonja. I have an Empisal Fairy Needle. Could you please help out with a copy of the instructions? Kind regards, Donna
DeleteSonja.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get pictures of the instructions since I have one of these needles myself.
I'll make a comment on your blog as well.
Sonja, I would love a copy of the instructions. thank you.
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ReplyDeleteI am trying to find one of these fairy embroidery needles for my mother who used to have one in the late 1960's. Any idea where I can find one for her?
regards
Joe
joe_dk@hotmail.com
Hello
ReplyDeleteI would really appreciate a copy of the instructions too. I have ben searching for months and just found out the name of this tool which led me to this blog. I tried to get onto Sonia's blog but couldn't for some reason. Has anyone else received the instructions? Any help would be very much appreciated. Many thanks, Ursula
Good day Sonja. I have an Empisal Fairy Needle. Could you please help out with a copy of the instructions? Apologies, forgot to add e-mail address previous time: ndferreira@mweb.co.za. Kind regards, Donna
ReplyDeleteI bought one last week, but also need instructions! Thank you.
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Hi Fleurette. My father has an Empisal Failry needle and would love to know if you have a manual or have you any idea how to use it. My email is: lindykritzinger6@gmail.com. Please could you give me any detail if you have. Kind regards, lindy.
ReplyDeleteHi Fleur, Is it at all possible to also send me the Fairy Needle instructions? maggzgrey@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, thanks.
Hello Fleur. I also have exactly the same Fairy Needle. My Mom used to make beautiful things with it. I would be over the moon if you could send me instructions. It is wonderful that you have instructions after all these years. I would also ask if you know how I can possibly sell this. I would appreciate any help. Regards. Lynette van der Merwe. 0832355951 lynette4603@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would also love the instructions if you can send them to me
ReplyDeleteIve got an original item with the instruction manual and the purchasing invoice on the 5th of March 1955
ReplyDeleteIf you would like me to pass you a copy of instruction manual, please email me at marcelm@live.co.za
Please could you send instructions to ronellbarendse@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi. Are you still able to email instructions for this fairy needle? found one in my mothers things. mixhelkerubery@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI too would love a copy o the instructions. I've had one of these fairy needles in my craft stuff for years. My email is wmpalinkas@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMy Nan gave me an Empisal Fairy Needle years before she passed away, but unfortunately she did not show me how to use it. Please could you send me the instructions, charmaine@openskyventures.co.za Thank you
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