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Book tour tickets and details here.Today, the story of three inventions. The first, the sewing machine, was created by a selfish and ambitious inventor who wanted all the credit and was willing to ...

This month’s column brings an original kerosene lantern from an American LaFrance Fire Engine found at an estate sale and a favorite basket from a reader’s art glass collection. Well-cared-for family ...

The craftsmanship of the machines and the intricate woodwork and scrolling on the stands and cabinets that house them make vintage sewing machines, like this one owned by Marenthia Lagarde of New ...

You probably keep a few old sewing items tucked away and don't realize some of them quietly gain value. You can spot pieces that craft lovers and collectors actively seek, turning ordinary notions ...