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http://www.april1930s.com/html/slant_shank_embroid...
http://www.april1930s.com/html/slant_shank_embroidery___darni.html Here is the one I like. April ships free, too.
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When was the last time you took the needleplate...
When was the last time you took the needleplate off your 301?? Mine hasn't been more than a two months, but I did today when I was cleaning the machine getting ready to FMQ. Wow, I had a little...
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Buslady, Doesn't this little machine love to FMQ?...
Buslady, Doesn't this little machine love to FMQ? I'm doing a spiral table runner now with a flannel quilt waiting in line. Will you please post a picture in vintage quilts?
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I only pop the FMQ foot on, release some of the...
I only pop the FMQ foot on, release some of the tension on the presser foot and start sewing. When I dropped the feed dogs, I was too erratic. I may try again now that I've done a few quilts.
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Smiles, the Two Spools are still around - antique...
Smiles, the Two Spools are still around - antique or vintage, of course. The vintage board has several members who own and use them. I still like my 301 for quilting!
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miriam, I'm not sure about the sew-classic one...
miriam, I'm not sure about the sew-classic one being metal. I'm don't know where I picked that idea up.
Candace, if you're asking me, my one from April is not noisy. I will using it a lot soon. I...
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sew-classic sells a inexpensive metal foot that...
sew-classic sells a inexpensive metal foot that gets good reviews. My metal and plastic one came from april1930sshoppe, $18.95 with free shipping. I really like it - when I took a class at my LQS,...
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brushandthimble, I would oil and grease the...
brushandthimble, I would oil and grease the machine completely - have you taken the top off and soaked everything? I had to stand mine on one end and sew with it in that position to force oil under...
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I 'need' another 301. AnnieRose and I finished my...
I 'need' another 301. AnnieRose and I finished my son's quilt. Now when I set her up to FMQ it, how will I piece my granddaughter's Spicy Spiral table runner? I checked ebay today. No luck there,...
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I know they are creeping up in value already. I...
I know they are creeping up in value already. I paid $61 on ebay a year ago and now I get outbid at even more than that. For some reason I feel the need for a second 301..
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Make sure it's a slant needle attachment. ...
Make sure it's a slant needle attachment.
To answer the question about why a 301 is better than a 99 for quilting, the slant needle makes everything so visible. When I sew on my Elna I feel like...
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Do you have a manual? There are good cleaning...
Do you have a manual? There are good cleaning directions in it, including a picture of putting the little pointy thingy back in the correct position when you replace the bobbin assembly. I downloaded...
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