Mystery vintage machine, Singer-like, larger throat ?
10-15-2011, 10:51 AM
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Found this fuzzy picture on the Nolting web site under "used" machines. Blue/grey in color, shaped like a vintage Singer but has a larger throat? any ideas?
I am really lusting after a vintage singer-type machine with 10" or more throat. Maybe a 231 or a 31-15. Has anyone here used those for FMQ? I need a model with a motor mounted on the back (like a 15-91, but with larger throat) My goal is frame-mounted FMQ.
I am really lusting after a vintage singer-type machine with 10" or more throat. Maybe a 231 or a 31-15. Has anyone here used those for FMQ? I need a model with a motor mounted on the back (like a 15-91, but with larger throat) My goal is frame-mounted FMQ.
10-15-2011, 10:58 AM
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The machine above has a singer decal on it. It may be a repainted 201. It's easy to find a vintage 201. If that's what this is... If you post a picture in the vintage machine area there are folks who can tell you what this model # is.
10-15-2011, 11:14 AM
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Looks like the 201 has a 9" throat space. Bobbin is drop-in, so not the best for FMQ. (I have a 15-91, which is a vertical bobbin machine, I am in love with that one!)
Got that info from an older thread here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-112159-1.htm
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Got that info from an older thread here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-112159-1.htm
Is there any way to move a thread on this board?
10-15-2011, 12:16 PM
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thats a 9 inch throat for sure.
have you looked at the Homesteader machines? its a stretched vintage singer
http://www.thequiltingsolution.com/homesteader.html
have you looked at the Homesteader machines? its a stretched vintage singer
http://www.thequiltingsolution.com/homesteader.html
10-15-2011, 12:43 PM
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I do really want a vintage singer for frame quilting. Maybe I am nuts! I also want my replacement machine to do a really great job with FMQ, have a compatible stitch regulator, and not break needles and make rats nests like my current %@*! Viking does. So I think I am going to "settle" for a modern machine.
From the picture I posted above, it seemed like maybe that was a lovely vintage mid-arm machine. The shape is so graceful, it really looks like a much larger throat machine than it is.
From the picture I posted above, it seemed like maybe that was a lovely vintage mid-arm machine. The shape is so graceful, it really looks like a much larger throat machine than it is.
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