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08-27-2015, 07:17 PM
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Posted By crocee

Thanks Tessagain. I was looking for other models...

Thanks Tessagain. I was looking for other models that were similar but all I came up with was folks asking for manuals. The machine makes a very nice stitch and runs quietly so I'd say it was in...
08-27-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 726
Posted By crocee

Machine information needed

I haven't been here in a while but I know you guys can help. I found a Kenmore 158.17850 machine at the thrift store for $5 and can't find any information on it at all. I can't even find a treading...
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03-12-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,656
Posted By crocee

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Grids-Curves-Rectan...

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Grids-Curves-Rectangles-CGRKA2/dp/B004KZ3VKC
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03-04-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By crocee

Here's a few I found doing an online search. ...

Here's a few I found doing an online search.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Sl_7cgd57Pg/SCSZUIWCwTI/AAAAAAAAAUU/ocS6R4pi_TM/s1600-h/quilt.jpg

This one you could kinda make up your own pattern....
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03-02-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,394
Posted By crocee

Check your local thrift shops. Many folks buy but...

Check your local thrift shops. Many folks buy but don't use them and end up donating them to the thrift shop. I have one that I picked up for $5 to steam curtains. Buying one this way will let you...
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02-28-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 783
Posted By crocee

I used a flannel sheet for the batting and it was...

I used a flannel sheet for the batting and it was super warm and a nice weight without being extremely heavy. Flannel sheets are also inexpensive and available most everywhere.
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02-26-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,968
Posted By crocee

I can't help but that pattern would look great...

I can't help but that pattern would look great with the black fan toile fabric I was having a hard time with. Thank you for posting it.
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02-25-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By crocee

Color/pattern help

OK I have no idea what to do with this fabric so I'm hoping someone can help. The fabric is Michael Miller C-506 Toile Fans in black and I have 2 1/2 yards. I also have 2 yards of solid Kona Black to...
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02-23-2015, 09:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,521
Posted By crocee

I made the 7 shirts quilt for my sister in law. I...

I made the 7 shirts quilt for my sister in law. I used my husband's (her brothers) shirts for the main parts of the quilt. The reason for using a loved ones clothing isn't so much for sentiment but...
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02-20-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,412
Posted By crocee

If all else fails you might try a thrift...

If all else fails you might try a thrift shop/flea market for actual fatigues. These would be the exact colors you need. Many times you can find the fatigues inexpensively.
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02-18-2015, 12:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,635
Posted By crocee

How can a pattern be copyrighted? Copyrights are...

How can a pattern be copyrighted? Copyrights are for ORIGINAL DESIGNS ONLY. There are no original designs. The quilts you see today are all made from patterns created hundreds of years ago. I see...
11-17-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,155
Posted By crocee

Testors model paint and a toothpick or super fine...

Testors model paint and a toothpick or super fine artist brush?
10-28-2014, 07:12 PM
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Views: 894,674
Posted By crocee

From what I've seen around here folks think these...

From what I've seen around here folks think these things age like fine wine and command big prices. What they don't realize is it ages more like junk and should be priced accordingly :)
10-27-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,059
Posted By crocee

Your machine is a 99K allotted on Nov 23, 1955....

Your machine is a 99K allotted on Nov 23, 1955. As for what its worth, anywhere between $1 and $1,000,000. In other words whatever your market or area will pay. To be worth any real value it would...
10-24-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,490
Posted By crocee

On FF and it works fine for me.

On FF and it works fine for me.
10-21-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,682
Posted By crocee

The Bartlett name doesn't ring any bells. Can you...

The Bartlett name doesn't ring any bells. Can you provide a picture of it. There are many "clones" or machines with store names on them. A picture would help to get you the correct manual from...
10-20-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,784
Posted By crocee

That machine was allotted on Sept 1 1905, 20,000...

That machine was allotted on Sept 1 1905, 20,000 made. Its 109 years old if my math is correct and it IS a 66
10-13-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 80,345
Posted By crocee

Rodney, can you add a smidgen of either the...

Rodney, can you add a smidgen of either the sashing or a somewhat corresponding fabric to the block to straighten it out? If not then it will quilt out as the beauty of the entire quilt will...
10-10-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,923,516
Posted By crocee

Beautiful machines, not an ugly one in the bunch.

Beautiful machines, not an ugly one in the bunch.
10-10-2014, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,693
Posted By crocee

Jealous no, revolting yes! You brought plastic...

Jealous no, revolting yes! You brought plastic and computerization into the vintage works. The poor vintage machines will be looking at it like its evil incarnated :)
10-10-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,537
Posted By crocee

Is there any way you can take a picture of the...

Is there any way you can take a picture of the shuttle carrier with the shuttle in it? A shot at both positions (forward position and backward position) also of the under side of the carrier in the...
10-10-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 80,345
Posted By crocee

Olivia has a great eye for color.

Olivia has a great eye for color.
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10-09-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,803
Posted By crocee

For straight stitch only why not look at a...

For straight stitch only why not look at a vintage machine. The 15-91 or 15-90 is easily found for usually less than $100. You can pretty much repair most things that go wrong yourself thus saving...
10-09-2014, 06:21 PM
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Views: 8,923,516
Posted By crocee

Those are some drool worthy machines

Those are some drool worthy machines
10-09-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 458
Views: 80,345
Posted By crocee

Rodney that is looking very nice and the...

Rodney that is looking very nice and the turquoise color sashing really sets the blocks off.

I'm just glad my wayward blocks found their way to your place. The things must have had quite an...
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