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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-19-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

L.W., Yes we still have it. However my...

L.W.,

Yes we still have it. However my wife has taken a liking to the multitude of stretch patterns on it so we'll be keeping it.

Joe
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-19-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

It's been sooooooo many summers since I had my 66...

It's been sooooooo many summers since I had my 66 I've forgotten if I even took a gas milage test. Back then gas wasn't so expensive so you filled up and drove.
The old bugs had no emissions, no...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-19-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

Cathy, That is so true. You don't carry 'em,...

Cathy,
That is so true. You don't carry 'em, you lug 'em around.

Joe
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

Oh boy, I had a 66 VW bug and you are so right...

Oh boy, I had a 66 VW bug and you are so right about them. I am a firm believer in the KISS principle.

Joe
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

vallyquiltermo, I know, it's getting bad...

vallyquiltermo,

I know, it's getting bad when you have to stop and remember what machines you have. I made up a page to print for a loose leaf binder so I could record all their information. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

Martha, My wife's Bernina 930 came to her...

Martha,

My wife's Bernina 930 came to her about 12 years ago from my cousins estate. My cousin had bought it new in the late 80s I think. I do not think it was ever serviced or cleaned. I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-12-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

I can't remember my Mom ever having a Singer. ...

I can't remember my Mom ever having a Singer. From as far back as I can remember she's had the HOTHER. Perhaps before that another machine, I don't know. When I was little she sewed her finger...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-12-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

There are two trains of thought I guess about...

There are two trains of thought I guess about "portable" machines.
First, the original definition of "portable" means it's not in a cabinet, but still weighs the same as a full size 57 Chevy....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-12-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

My wife and I are working on a project. We...

My wife and I are working on a project. We needed to find one of our machines that does zig-zag and decorative stitches to do some creative stitching.
We have in no particular order:
Bernina...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-11-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

I caught it both. But all I have to relate to...

I caught it both. But all I have to relate to is the sewing. The clothes made on the old machine Mom had.

Joe
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-11-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

Truthful about the economics but I think the idea...

Truthful about the economics but I think the idea that if things don't wear out there's no reason to buy new isn't really valid. Well, perhaps in today's market it is. I tend to look at things they...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-11-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

Quilt Mom, My wife's newest machine is a...

Quilt Mom,

My wife's newest machine is a Bernina 930. It's from 1986 according to Bernina. My wife has used it to make clothes, quilts, crafts, and she just found out last night it does some...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-11-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,581
Posted By J Miller

Musings from the Miller ...... antique machines are better.

I think most if not all of us here own vintage to antique sewing machines. I was poking around the forum and internet today it dawned on me just how durable these machines are.
Those made around 50...
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