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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-13-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,921
Posted By irishrose

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.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-20-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,921
Posted By irishrose

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...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-01-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,921
Posted By irishrose

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?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-27-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,921
Posted By irishrose

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.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-05-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,921
Posted By irishrose

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!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-14-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,921
Posted By irishrose

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...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-14-2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,921
Posted By irishrose

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,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-14-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,921
Posted By irishrose

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...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-12-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,921
Posted By irishrose

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,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-04-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,921
Posted By irishrose

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..
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-02-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,921
Posted By irishrose

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...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-02-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 41,921
Posted By irishrose

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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