SusanSavad

Nostalgic design of a pattern book in a sewing room

A spinning wheel is used to spin thread or yarn from wool or cotton. This can later be woven into cloth. Spinning wheels were to be found in most homes until about 1840.

Design of a large spinning wheel by the fireplace

Quilting is a popular hobby which has been around for centuries. In the 19th century, quilting bees were a way for women to socialize with each other and there are still quilting clubs ad classes today.

Crocheting has been a popular hobby for many years and is something your grandmother probably did. This image of a lovely doily and ball of crochet thread on a vintage magazine brings a touch of history to the present day.

This image of a lady's knitting supplies in her bedroom on her dresser would be perfect for someone whose hobby is knitting.

Time just flies by when this farm housewife was attending to her sewing and looking out her window at the beautiful view of her farm.

Image of a colorful basket of yarn and a half-finished tapestry

Image of a trumpet standing up in front of a tuba.

The saxophone, a member of the brass family of instruments, has great flexibility, blending well with both brasses and woodwinds.

In the staging area before the Memorial Parade, a girl in one of the high school bands leaned her saxophone against a brick wall and took a picture of it with her cell phone. I guess she's fond of her saxophone. While she was photographing it, I took a picture of it also.

The elegant harp became very popular in the 18th century and many composers began to include parts for the harp in their compositions.

From its invention until the fourteenth century, the organ remained the only keyboard instrument until the appearance of the clavichord and the harpsichord.

You can almost hear the music coming from the trumpet being played by this talented musician.

This image of a beautiful organ in a lovely parlor would be perfect whether you love music or are a professional musician.

Image of traditional Japanese drums

This vintage phonograph, dated about the 1880s, used a horn to collect sound which channeled to a stylus. This stylus pressed against either a tinfoil drum or a wax cylinder to record the sound.

One of the most important members of the band are the drummers who establish the beat for the other musicians. These drummers in their bright blue uniforms and plumed hats add excitement to the parade as they march along with their rhythm.

Pipe bands consist of both bagpipers and drummers. Just before the July 4th parade started as I was trying to find a spot to stand, I saw this drummer practicing in the shade. Notice the extra drumstick in his stocking.

At one time, bagpipes were considered a weapon of war because they were used to scare away enemies during battle.

Image of a beautiful church organ with a swivel stool with sun streaming through the window.

Image of a black and white guitar sitting on a stage waiting to be played.

I saw these baritone horn players lined up and practicing just before the July 4th parade. Notice the reflection of the musician in the side of the horn.

The baritone horn is a popular brass instrument used in many marching bands, concert bands and orchestras. It first appeared in Germany in the 1830s.

When making carousels, the horse's side which faced outward was more heavily carved.

This little girl in her bright blue dress and hat found just the right horse on the merry-go-round which exactly matched her pretty outfit.

Feeling very important on his big carousel, this little boy proudly takes his first carousel ride.

Everyone loves a carnival midway with all its excitement, color, games and rides. This little girl is certainly enjoying herself as she climbs onto her horse on the merry-go-round.

One of the joys of summer is going to carnivals and riding the merry-go-round. What's even better, is to share the fun with a friend.

This image of a ferris wheel seen at a distance across the fair would make a fun gift for anyone who loves these colorful events.

This image of a closeup of a ferris wheel would make a fun gift for anyone who loves these colorful events.

A carnival midway brings out the child in everyone. This colorful image of a ferris wheel at dusk would make a fun gift for anyone who loves these colorful events.

Carnivals, fairs and amusement parks brings out the child in everyone. This image of carousel horses would make a fun gift for anyone who loves these colorful events.

This carousel horse was part of the outside row of horses. These are the most heavily decorated because the outside row is the one easily seen by the spectators but only on the side facing the public.

These candy apples at the state fair are both beautiful to look at and delicious to eat.

The harp is the oldest known stringed instrument and dates back to the pre-historical era.