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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-27-2019, 07:07 PM
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Posted By purplefiend

Daselby, You have some gorgeous machines!!! ...

Daselby,
You have some gorgeous machines!!!
Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-22-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

I bought 2 Berninas today at my local Bernina...

I bought 2 Berninas today at my local Bernina dealer. An 817 for $89 and an 818 for $99. Both are in good condition and sew very nicely. I am teaching two young women to sew and wanted them to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-05-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 2,327
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Posted By purplefiend

I'm so glad it was only chalk!

I'm so glad it was only chalk!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-01-2015, 01:20 AM
Replies: 2,327
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Posted By purplefiend

Adelaide is beautiful, too bad somebody wrote on...

Adelaide is beautiful, too bad somebody wrote on her.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-29-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

Here's something I found on needlebar.org. ...

Here's something I found on needlebar.org.

http://needlebar.org/cm/displayimage.php?album=409&pid=5472#top_display_media
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-02-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

SteveH, Are there any maker's marks on it...

SteveH,
Are there any maker's marks on it anywhere?
Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-29-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

I love the decals on the White Rotary. It looks...

I love the decals on the White Rotary. It looks just like mine.
Sharon
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-30-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

I see that its threaded wrong, maybe that's why...

I see that its threaded wrong, maybe that's why nobody wants it? It won't sew like that.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-23-2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

Sarabella, The 66 was very likely in the...

Sarabella,
The 66 was very likely in the treadle cabinet, I have 2 older 66 machines 1910 and 1916 treadle machines. They sew very nicely. They're not hard to learn to use, just different than...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-13-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

Wow that Pfaff looks brand new! You done stole it...

Wow that Pfaff looks brand new! You done stole it at that price. :shock:
Sharon W. in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-31-2014, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

Here's my black Singer 301, it was free from...

Here's my black Singer 301, it was free from Craig's List. Serial # NA200408
On Tuesday my friend and I learned how to remove the parts of the bobbin case base on her FW and my 301. Her's was really...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-25-2014, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

I'm so happy that you saved the 301 from certain...

I'm so happy that you saved the 301 from certain death. Sadly not many people can see any value in an old straight stitch machine. Oh goody! That means more for us!! :thumbup:
Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2014, 08:09 AM
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Posted By purplefiend

I was surfing ebay this morning and discovered...

I was surfing ebay this morning and discovered this poor wee bairn, she's nekkid!! Note the inflated price for this "stunning work of art", it just breaks my heart.
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-08-2014, 04:41 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

GroovyEyeDesigns, Your 201K is gorgeous!! I...

GroovyEyeDesigns,
Your 201K is gorgeous!! I love the 2 tone color scheme. :thumbup: My 201K is a 1936 and is black. It was a hand crank when I bought it, I like it better as a treadle; my...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-19-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

I remember the green "antiquing"paint they used...

I remember the green "antiquing"paint they used in the 1970s. UGH!!! The White rotary is one of my favorite treadles.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-14-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2,327
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Posted By purplefiend

My DD says its German, she translated some of it....

My DD says its German, she translated some of it.
Sharon W.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-09-2014, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

Hubby and I are new grandparents. Katie Anne was...

Hubby and I are new grandparents. Katie Anne was born early Saturday morning. The photos won't load, so I can't show you our beautiful granddaughter. :mad:
Sharon
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-22-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

Helen, My goodness you have some gorgeous...

Helen,
My goodness you have some gorgeous machines. I had to wipe up a big puddle of drool....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-29-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

Cindy, That's just heart breaking! I hope you...

Cindy,
That's just heart breaking! I hope you can repair your Bernina.
Sharon
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-21-2014, 12:04 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

Hi SteveH, Alex Askaroff has a loverly example...

Hi SteveH,
Alex Askaroff has a loverly example of that machine on his website.

http://sewalot.com/sewing_machine_collection.htm

Sharon in Texas
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-15-2014, 05:25 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

Hi Loraine, I've been using a treadle since...

Hi Loraine,
I've been using a treadle since 2007 and have learned so much.
It sounds like you need to shorten your belt a bit. Can you post a picture so I can see what's going on? Please make sure...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-24-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

[QUOTE=oldsewnsew;6530146]thought I was looking...

[QUOTE=oldsewnsew;6530146]thought I was looking at a mirror then thinking shouldn 't "Singer" in the reflection be backwards. Nice Redeye (or 2?)[/QUOTE

Jim,
I think its 2 different Red Eye...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-14-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

I hope you can find a slide plate for it,Mike. ...

I hope you can find a slide plate for it,Mike. The only thing my machine was missing was the top cover for treadle cabinet. It only came with one bobbin, was able to find more locally.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-13-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

Manicmike, I have a Pfaff 60 treadle, love that...

Manicmike,
I have a Pfaff 60 treadle, love that machine, its so quiet and sews beautifully too.
Sharon
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-27-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,471,447
Posted By purplefiend

Hi Everyone, I have an update on the 1917 White...

Hi Everyone,
I have an update on the 1917 White Rotary and her new "home". Its all cleaned up and doesn't reek of ciggy smoke anymore. I've been piecing String Star blocks, just have 1 more row and...
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